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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2598 and 2599 the smallest integer that is 6752202 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2598 and 2599 is 6752202.
LCM(2598,2599) = 6752202
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2598 and 2599. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2598 and 2599.
Prime Factorization of 2598
2 | 2598 |
3 | 1299 |
433 | 433 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2598 are 2, 3,433. Prime factorization of 2598 in exponential form is:
2598 = 21×31×4331
Prime Factorization of 2599
23 | 2599 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2599 are 23,113. Prime factorization of 2599 in exponential form is:
2599 = 231×1131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2598 and 2599.
LCM(2598,2599) = 21×31×231×1131×4331
LCM(2598,2599) = 6752202
Factors of 2598
List of positive integer factors of 2598 that divides 2598 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 433, 866, 1299, 2598
Factors of 2599
List of positive integer factors of 2599 that divides 2599 without a remainder.
1, 23, 113, 2599
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2598 and 2599, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2598,2599) = 1
LCM(2598,2599) = ( 2598 × 2599) / 1
LCM(2598,2599) = 6752202 / 1
LCM(2598,2599) = 6752202
(i) The LCM of 2599 and 2598 is associative
LCM of 2598 and 2599 = LCM of 2599 and 2598
1. What is the LCM of 2598 and 2599?
Answer: LCM of 2598 and 2599 is 6752202.
2. What are the Factors of 2598?
Answer: Factors of 2598 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 433, 866, 1299, 2598. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2598. The greatest factor of 2598 is 2598.
3. What are the Factors of 2599?
Answer: Factors of 2599 are 1, 23, 113, 2599. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2599. The greatest factor of 2599 is 2599.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2598 and 2599?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2598 and 2599 = 6752202
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2598
2598 = 2 x 3 x 433
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2599
2599 = 23 x 113
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6752202 = 2 x 3 x 23 x 113 x 433
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2598 and 2599 is 6752202.