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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2605 and 2609 the smallest integer that is 6796445 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2605 and 2609 is 6796445.
LCM(2605,2609) = 6796445
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 2605 and 2609. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2605 and 2609.
Prime Factorization of 2605
5 | 2605 |
521 | 521 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2605 are 5,521. Prime factorization of 2605 in exponential form is:
2605 = 51×5211
Prime Factorization of 2609
2609 | 2609 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2609 are 2609. Prime factorization of 2609 in exponential form is:
2609 = 26091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2605 and 2609.
LCM(2605,2609) = 51×5211×26091
LCM(2605,2609) = 6796445
Factors of 2605
List of positive integer factors of 2605 that divides 2605 without a remainder.
1, 5, 521, 2605
Factors of 2609
List of positive integer factors of 2609 that divides 2609 without a remainder.
1, 2609
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2605 and 2609, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2605,2609) = 1
LCM(2605,2609) = ( 2605 × 2609) / 1
LCM(2605,2609) = 6796445 / 1
LCM(2605,2609) = 6796445
(i) The LCM of 2609 and 2605 is associative
LCM of 2605 and 2609 = LCM of 2609 and 2605
1. What is the LCM of 2605 and 2609?
Answer: LCM of 2605 and 2609 is 6796445.
2. What are the Factors of 2605?
Answer: Factors of 2605 are 1, 5, 521, 2605. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2605. The greatest factor of 2605 is 2605.
3. What are the Factors of 2609?
Answer: Factors of 2609 are 1, 2609. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2609. The greatest factor of 2609 is 2609.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2605 and 2609?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2605 and 2609 = 6796445
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2605
2605 = 5 x 521
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2609
2609 = 2609
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6796445 = 5 x 521 x 2609
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2605 and 2609 is 6796445.