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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2742 and 2747 the smallest integer that is 7532274 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2742 and 2747 is 7532274.
LCM(2742,2747) = 7532274
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 2742 and 2747. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2742 and 2747.
Prime Factorization of 2742
2 | 2742 |
3 | 1371 |
457 | 457 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2742 are 2, 3,457. Prime factorization of 2742 in exponential form is:
2742 = 21×31×4571
Prime Factorization of 2747
41 | 2747 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2747 are 41,67. Prime factorization of 2747 in exponential form is:
2747 = 411×671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2742 and 2747.
LCM(2742,2747) = 21×31×411×671×4571
LCM(2742,2747) = 7532274
Factors of 2742
List of positive integer factors of 2742 that divides 2742 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 457, 914, 1371, 2742
Factors of 2747
List of positive integer factors of 2747 that divides 2747 without a remainder.
1, 41, 67, 2747
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2742 and 2747, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2742,2747) = 1
LCM(2742,2747) = ( 2742 × 2747) / 1
LCM(2742,2747) = 7532274 / 1
LCM(2742,2747) = 7532274
(i) The LCM of 2747 and 2742 is associative
LCM of 2742 and 2747 = LCM of 2747 and 2742
1. What is the LCM of 2742 and 2747?
Answer: LCM of 2742 and 2747 is 7532274.
2. What are the Factors of 2742?
Answer: Factors of 2742 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 457, 914, 1371, 2742. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2742. The greatest factor of 2742 is 2742.
3. What are the Factors of 2747?
Answer: Factors of 2747 are 1, 41, 67, 2747. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2747. The greatest factor of 2747 is 2747.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2742 and 2747?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2742 and 2747 = 7532274
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2742
2742 = 2 x 3 x 457
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2747
2747 = 41 x 67
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 7532274 = 2 x 3 x 41 x 67 x 457
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2742 and 2747 is 7532274.