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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2901 and 2902 the smallest integer that is 8418702 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2901 and 2902 is 8418702.
LCM(2901,2902) = 8418702
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 2901 and 2902. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2901 and 2902.
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
Prime Factorization of 2902
2 | 2902 |
1451 | 1451 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2902 are 2,1451. Prime factorization of 2902 in exponential form is:
2902 = 21×14511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2901 and 2902.
LCM(2901,2902) = 21×31×9671×14511
LCM(2901,2902) = 8418702
Factors of 2901
List of positive integer factors of 2901 that divides 2901 without a remainder.
1, 3, 967, 2901
Factors of 2902
List of positive integer factors of 2902 that divides 2902 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1451, 2902
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2901 and 2902, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2901,2902) = 1
LCM(2901,2902) = ( 2901 × 2902) / 1
LCM(2901,2902) = 8418702 / 1
LCM(2901,2902) = 8418702
(i) The LCM of 2902 and 2901 is associative
LCM of 2901 and 2902 = LCM of 2902 and 2901
1. What is the LCM of 2901 and 2902?
Answer: LCM of 2901 and 2902 is 8418702.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 2902?
Answer: Factors of 2902 are 1, 2, 1451, 2902. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2902. The greatest factor of 2902 is 2902.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2901 and 2902?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2901 and 2902 = 8418702
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2901
2901 = 3 x 967
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2902
2902 = 2 x 1451
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 8418702 = 2 x 3 x 967 x 1451
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2901 and 2902 is 8418702.