Least Common Multiple of 2896 and 2901

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2896 and 2901 the smallest integer that is 8401296 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2896 and 2901 is 8401296.

LCM(2896,2901) = 8401296

LCM of 2896 and 2901

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2896 and 2901

LCM of 2896 and 2901 is 8401296

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2896 and 2901. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2896 and 2901.

Prime Factorization of 2896


2 2896
2 1448
2 724
2 362
181 181
1

Prime factors of 2896 are 2,181. Prime factorization of 2896 in exponential form is:

2896 = 24×1811

Prime Factorization of 2901


3 2901
967 967
1

Prime factors of 2901 are 3,967. Prime factorization of 2901 in exponential form is:

2901 = 31×9671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2896 and 2901.

LCM(2896,2901) = 24×31×1811×9671
LCM(2896,2901) = 8401296

Factors of 2896

List of positive integer factors of 2896 that divides 2896 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 181, 362, 724, 1448, 2896

Factors of 2901

List of positive integer factors of 2901 that divides 2901 without a remainder.

1, 3, 967, 2901

Least Common Multiple of 2896 and 2901 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2896 and 2901, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2896,2901) = 1
LCM(2896,2901) = ( 2896 × 2901) / 1
LCM(2896,2901) = 8401296 / 1
LCM(2896,2901) = 8401296

Properties of LCM 2896 and 2901

(i) The LCM of 2901 and 2896 is associative

LCM of 2896 and 2901 = LCM of 2901 and 2896

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2896 and 2901

1. What is the LCM of 2896 and 2901?

Answer: LCM of 2896 and 2901 is 8401296.

2. What are the Factors of 2896?

Answer: Factors of 2896 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 181, 362, 724, 1448, 2896. There are 10 integers that are factors of 2896. The greatest factor of 2896 is 2896.

3. What are the Factors of 2901?

Answer: Factors of 2901 are 1, 3, 967, 2901. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2901. The greatest factor of 2901 is 2901.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2896 and 2901?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2896 and 2901 = 8401296

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2896

2896 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 181

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2901

2901 = 3 x 967

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

LCM = 8401296 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 181 x 967

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2896 and 2901 is 8401296.