Least Common Multiple of 2655 and 2656

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2655 and 2656 the smallest integer that is 7051680 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2655 and 2656 is 7051680.

LCM(2655,2656) = 7051680

LCM of 2655 and 2656

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2655 and 2656

LCM of 2655 and 2656 is 7051680

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2655 and 2656. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2655 and 2656.

Prime Factorization of 2655


3 2655
3 885
5 295
59 59
1

Prime factors of 2655 are 3, 5,59. Prime factorization of 2655 in exponential form is:

2655 = 32×51×591

Prime Factorization of 2656


2 2656
2 1328
2 664
2 332
2 166
83 83
1

Prime factors of 2656 are 2,83. Prime factorization of 2656 in exponential form is:

2656 = 25×831

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2655 and 2656.

LCM(2655,2656) = 25×32×51×591×831
LCM(2655,2656) = 7051680

Factors of 2655

List of positive integer factors of 2655 that divides 2655 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45, 59, 177, 295, 531, 885, 2655

Factors of 2656

List of positive integer factors of 2656 that divides 2656 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 83, 166, 332, 664, 1328, 2656

Least Common Multiple of 2655 and 2656 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2655 and 2656, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2655,2656) = 1
LCM(2655,2656) = ( 2655 × 2656) / 1
LCM(2655,2656) = 7051680 / 1
LCM(2655,2656) = 7051680

Properties of LCM 2655 and 2656

(i) The LCM of 2656 and 2655 is associative

LCM of 2655 and 2656 = LCM of 2656 and 2655

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2655 and 2656

1. What is the LCM of 2655 and 2656?

Answer: LCM of 2655 and 2656 is 7051680.

2. What are the Factors of 2655?

Answer: Factors of 2655 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45, 59, 177, 295, 531, 885, 2655. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2655. The greatest factor of 2655 is 2655.

3. What are the Factors of 2656?

Answer: Factors of 2656 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 83, 166, 332, 664, 1328, 2656. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2656. The greatest factor of 2656 is 2656.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2655 and 2656?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2655 and 2656 = 7051680

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2655

2655 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 59

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2656

2656 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 83

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

LCM = 7051680 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 59 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2655 and 2656 is 7051680.