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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2930 and 2938 the smallest integer that is 4304170 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2930 and 2938 is 4304170.
LCM(2930,2938) = 4304170
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 2930 and 2938. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2930 and 2938.
Prime Factorization of 2930
2 | 2930 |
5 | 1465 |
293 | 293 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2930 are 2, 5,293. Prime factorization of 2930 in exponential form is:
2930 = 21×51×2931
Prime Factorization of 2938
2 | 2938 |
13 | 1469 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2938 are 2, 13,113. Prime factorization of 2938 in exponential form is:
2938 = 21×131×1131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2930 and 2938.
LCM(2930,2938) = 21×51×131×1131×2931
LCM(2930,2938) = 4304170
Factors of 2930
List of positive integer factors of 2930 that divides 2930 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 293, 586, 1465, 2930
Factors of 2938
List of positive integer factors of 2938 that divides 2938 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 113, 226, 1469, 2938
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2930 and 2938, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2930,2938) = 2
LCM(2930,2938) = ( 2930 × 2938) / 2
LCM(2930,2938) = 8608340 / 2
LCM(2930,2938) = 4304170
(i) The LCM of 2938 and 2930 is associative
LCM of 2930 and 2938 = LCM of 2938 and 2930
1. What is the LCM of 2930 and 2938?
Answer: LCM of 2930 and 2938 is 4304170.
2. What are the Factors of 2930?
Answer: Factors of 2930 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 293, 586, 1465, 2930. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2930. The greatest factor of 2930 is 2930.
3. What are the Factors of 2938?
Answer: Factors of 2938 are 1, 2, 13, 26, 113, 226, 1469, 2938. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2938. The greatest factor of 2938 is 2938.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2930 and 2938?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2930 and 2938 = 4304170
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2930
2930 = 2 x 5 x 293
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2938
2938 = 2 x 13 x 113
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4304170 = 2 x 5 x 13 x 113 x 293
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2930 and 2938 is 4304170.