Least Common Multiple of 2601 and 2604

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2601 and 2604 the smallest integer that is 2257668 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2601 and 2604 is 2257668.

LCM(2601,2604) = 2257668

LCM of 2601 and 2604

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 2601 and 2604

LCM of 2601 and 2604 is 2257668

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2601 and 2604. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2601 and 2604.

Prime Factorization of 2601


3 2601
3 867
17 289
17 17
1

Prime factors of 2601 are 3,17. Prime factorization of 2601 in exponential form is:

2601 = 32×172

Prime Factorization of 2604


2 2604
2 1302
3 651
7 217
31 31
1

Prime factors of 2604 are 2, 3, 7,31. Prime factorization of 2604 in exponential form is:

2604 = 22×31×71×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2601 and 2604.

LCM(2601,2604) = 22×32×71×172×311
LCM(2601,2604) = 2257668

Factors of 2601

List of positive integer factors of 2601 that divides 2601 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 17, 51, 153, 289, 867, 2601

Factors of 2604

List of positive integer factors of 2604 that divides 2604 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 31, 42, 62, 84, 93, 124, 186, 217, 372, 434, 651, 868, 1302, 2604

Least Common Multiple of 2601 and 2604 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2601 and 2604, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2601,2604) = 3
LCM(2601,2604) = ( 2601 × 2604) / 3
LCM(2601,2604) = 6773004 / 3
LCM(2601,2604) = 2257668

Properties of LCM 2601 and 2604

(i) The LCM of 2604 and 2601 is associative

LCM of 2601 and 2604 = LCM of 2604 and 2601

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2601 and 2604

1. What is the LCM of 2601 and 2604?

Answer: LCM of 2601 and 2604 is 2257668.

2. What are the Factors of 2601?

Answer: Factors of 2601 are 1, 3, 9, 17, 51, 153, 289, 867, 2601. There are 9 integers that are factors of 2601. The greatest factor of 2601 is 2601.

3. What are the Factors of 2604?

Answer: Factors of 2604 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 31, 42, 62, 84, 93, 124, 186, 217, 372, 434, 651, 868, 1302, 2604. There are 24 integers that are factors of 2604. The greatest factor of 2604 is 2604.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2601 and 2604?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2601 and 2604 = 2257668

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2601

2601 = 3 x 3 x 17 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2604

2604 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 31

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2257668 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 17 x 17 x 31

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2601 and 2604 is 2257668.