Least Common Multiple of 2871 and 2876

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2871 and 2876 the smallest integer that is 8256996 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2871 and 2876 is 8256996.

LCM(2871,2876) = 8256996

LCM of 2871 and 2876

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2871 and 2876

LCM of 2871 and 2876 is 8256996

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2871 and 2876. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2871 and 2876.

Prime Factorization of 2871


3 2871
3 957
11 319
29 29
1

Prime factors of 2871 are 3, 11,29. Prime factorization of 2871 in exponential form is:

2871 = 32×111×291

Prime Factorization of 2876


2 2876
2 1438
719 719
1

Prime factors of 2876 are 2,719. Prime factorization of 2876 in exponential form is:

2876 = 22×7191

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2871 and 2876.

LCM(2871,2876) = 22×32×111×291×7191
LCM(2871,2876) = 8256996

Factors of 2871

List of positive integer factors of 2871 that divides 2871 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 11, 29, 33, 87, 99, 261, 319, 957, 2871

Factors of 2876

List of positive integer factors of 2876 that divides 2876 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 719, 1438, 2876

Least Common Multiple of 2871 and 2876 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2871 and 2876, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2871,2876) = 1
LCM(2871,2876) = ( 2871 × 2876) / 1
LCM(2871,2876) = 8256996 / 1
LCM(2871,2876) = 8256996

Properties of LCM 2871 and 2876

(i) The LCM of 2876 and 2871 is associative

LCM of 2871 and 2876 = LCM of 2876 and 2871

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2871 and 2876

1. What is the LCM of 2871 and 2876?

Answer: LCM of 2871 and 2876 is 8256996.

2. What are the Factors of 2871?

Answer: Factors of 2871 are 1, 3, 9, 11, 29, 33, 87, 99, 261, 319, 957, 2871. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2871. The greatest factor of 2871 is 2871.

3. What are the Factors of 2876?

Answer: Factors of 2876 are 1, 2, 4, 719, 1438, 2876. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2876. The greatest factor of 2876 is 2876.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2871 and 2876?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2871 and 2876 = 8256996

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2871

2871 = 3 x 3 x 11 x 29

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2876

2876 = 2 x 2 x 719

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

LCM = 8256996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 29 x 719

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2871 and 2876 is 8256996.