Least Common Multiple of 2631 and 2636

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2631 and 2636 the smallest integer that is 6935316 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2631 and 2636 is 6935316.

LCM(2631,2636) = 6935316

LCM of 2631 and 2636

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2631 and 2636

LCM of 2631 and 2636 is 6935316

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2631 and 2636. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2631 and 2636.

Prime Factorization of 2631


3 2631
877 877
1

Prime factors of 2631 are 3,877. Prime factorization of 2631 in exponential form is:

2631 = 31×8771

Prime Factorization of 2636


2 2636
2 1318
659 659
1

Prime factors of 2636 are 2,659. Prime factorization of 2636 in exponential form is:

2636 = 22×6591

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2631 and 2636.

LCM(2631,2636) = 22×31×6591×8771
LCM(2631,2636) = 6935316

Factors of 2631

List of positive integer factors of 2631 that divides 2631 without a remainder.

1, 3, 877, 2631

Factors of 2636

List of positive integer factors of 2636 that divides 2636 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 659, 1318, 2636

Least Common Multiple of 2631 and 2636 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2631 and 2636, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2631,2636) = 1
LCM(2631,2636) = ( 2631 × 2636) / 1
LCM(2631,2636) = 6935316 / 1
LCM(2631,2636) = 6935316

Properties of LCM 2631 and 2636

(i) The LCM of 2636 and 2631 is associative

LCM of 2631 and 2636 = LCM of 2636 and 2631

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2631 and 2636

1. What is the LCM of 2631 and 2636?

Answer: LCM of 2631 and 2636 is 6935316.

2. What are the Factors of 2631?

Answer: Factors of 2631 are 1, 3, 877, 2631. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2631. The greatest factor of 2631 is 2631.

3. What are the Factors of 2636?

Answer: Factors of 2636 are 1, 2, 4, 659, 1318, 2636. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2636. The greatest factor of 2636 is 2636.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2631 and 2636?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2631 and 2636 = 6935316

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2631

2631 = 3 x 877

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2636

2636 = 2 x 2 x 659

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

LCM = 6935316 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 659 x 877

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2631 and 2636 is 6935316.