Least Common Multiple of 2742 and 2748

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2742 and 2748 the smallest integer that is 1255836 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2742 and 2748 is 1255836.

LCM(2742,2748) = 1255836

LCM of 2742 and 2748

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2742 and 2748

LCM of 2742 and 2748 is 1255836

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2742 and 2748. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2742 and 2748.

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 2748


2 2748
2 1374
3 687
229 229
1

Prime factors of 2748 are 2, 3,229. Prime factorization of 2748 in exponential form is:

2748 = 22×31×2291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2742 and 2748.

LCM(2742,2748) = 22×31×2291×4571
LCM(2742,2748) = 1255836

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 2748

List of positive integer factors of 2748 that divides 2748 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 229, 458, 687, 916, 1374, 2748

Least Common Multiple of 2742 and 2748 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2742 and 2748, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2742,2748) = 6
LCM(2742,2748) = ( 2742 × 2748) / 6
LCM(2742,2748) = 7535016 / 6
LCM(2742,2748) = 1255836

Properties of LCM 2742 and 2748

(i) The LCM of 2748 and 2742 is associative

LCM of 2742 and 2748 = LCM of 2748 and 2742

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2742 and 2748

1. What is the LCM of 2742 and 2748?

Answer: LCM of 2742 and 2748 is 1255836.

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 2748?

Answer: Factors of 2748 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 229, 458, 687, 916, 1374, 2748. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2748. The greatest factor of 2748 is 2748.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2742 and 2748?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2742 and 2748 = 1255836

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2742

2742 = 2 x 3 x 457

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2748

2748 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 229

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

LCM = 1255836 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 229 x 457

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2742 and 2748 is 1255836.