Least Common Multiple of 2905 and 2908

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2905 and 2908 the smallest integer that is 8447740 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2905 and 2908 is 8447740.

LCM(2905,2908) = 8447740

LCM of 2905 and 2908

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2905 and 2908

LCM of 2905 and 2908 is 8447740

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2905 and 2908. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2905 and 2908.

Prime Factorization of 2905


5 2905
7 581
83 83
1

Prime factors of 2905 are 5, 7,83. Prime factorization of 2905 in exponential form is:

2905 = 51×71×831

Prime Factorization of 2908


2 2908
2 1454
727 727
1

Prime factors of 2908 are 2,727. Prime factorization of 2908 in exponential form is:

2908 = 22×7271

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2905 and 2908.

LCM(2905,2908) = 22×51×71×831×7271
LCM(2905,2908) = 8447740

Factors of 2905

List of positive integer factors of 2905 that divides 2905 without a remainder.

1, 5, 7, 35, 83, 415, 581, 2905

Factors of 2908

List of positive integer factors of 2908 that divides 2908 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 727, 1454, 2908

Least Common Multiple of 2905 and 2908 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2905 and 2908, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2905,2908) = 1
LCM(2905,2908) = ( 2905 × 2908) / 1
LCM(2905,2908) = 8447740 / 1
LCM(2905,2908) = 8447740

Properties of LCM 2905 and 2908

(i) The LCM of 2908 and 2905 is associative

LCM of 2905 and 2908 = LCM of 2908 and 2905

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2905 and 2908

1. What is the LCM of 2905 and 2908?

Answer: LCM of 2905 and 2908 is 8447740.

2. What are the Factors of 2905?

Answer: Factors of 2905 are 1, 5, 7, 35, 83, 415, 581, 2905. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2905. The greatest factor of 2905 is 2905.

3. What are the Factors of 2908?

Answer: Factors of 2908 are 1, 2, 4, 727, 1454, 2908. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2908. The greatest factor of 2908 is 2908.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2905 and 2908?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2905 and 2908 = 8447740

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2905

2905 = 5 x 7 x 83

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2908

2908 = 2 x 2 x 727

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

LCM = 8447740 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 83 x 727

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2905 and 2908 is 8447740.