Least Common Multiple of 2661 and 2668

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2661 and 2668 the smallest integer that is 7099548 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2661 and 2668 is 7099548.

LCM(2661,2668) = 7099548

LCM of 2661 and 2668

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2661 and 2668

LCM of 2661 and 2668 is 7099548

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2661 and 2668. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2661 and 2668.

Prime Factorization of 2661


3 2661
887 887
1

Prime factors of 2661 are 3,887. Prime factorization of 2661 in exponential form is:

2661 = 31×8871

Prime Factorization of 2668


2 2668
2 1334
23 667
29 29
1

Prime factors of 2668 are 2, 23,29. Prime factorization of 2668 in exponential form is:

2668 = 22×231×291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2661 and 2668.

LCM(2661,2668) = 22×31×231×291×8871
LCM(2661,2668) = 7099548

Factors of 2661

List of positive integer factors of 2661 that divides 2661 without a remainder.

1, 3, 887, 2661

Factors of 2668

List of positive integer factors of 2668 that divides 2668 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 23, 29, 46, 58, 92, 116, 667, 1334, 2668

Least Common Multiple of 2661 and 2668 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2661 and 2668, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2661,2668) = 1
LCM(2661,2668) = ( 2661 × 2668) / 1
LCM(2661,2668) = 7099548 / 1
LCM(2661,2668) = 7099548

Properties of LCM 2661 and 2668

(i) The LCM of 2668 and 2661 is associative

LCM of 2661 and 2668 = LCM of 2668 and 2661

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2661 and 2668

1. What is the LCM of 2661 and 2668?

Answer: LCM of 2661 and 2668 is 7099548.

2. What are the Factors of 2661?

Answer: Factors of 2661 are 1, 3, 887, 2661. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2661. The greatest factor of 2661 is 2661.

3. What are the Factors of 2668?

Answer: Factors of 2668 are 1, 2, 4, 23, 29, 46, 58, 92, 116, 667, 1334, 2668. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2668. The greatest factor of 2668 is 2668.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2661 and 2668?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2661 and 2668 = 7099548

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2661

2661 = 3 x 887

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2668

2668 = 2 x 2 x 23 x 29

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

LCM = 7099548 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 x 29 x 887

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2661 and 2668 is 7099548.