Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2938

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2937 and 2938 the smallest integer that is 8628906 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2937 and 2938 is 8628906.

LCM(2937,2938) = 8628906

LCM of 2937 and 2938

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2938

LCM of 2937 and 2938 is 8628906

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2937 and 2938. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2937 and 2938.

Prime Factorization of 2937


3 2937
11 979
89 89
1

Prime factors of 2937 are 3, 11,89. Prime factorization of 2937 in exponential form is:

2937 = 31×111×891

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 2937 and 2938.

LCM(2937,2938) = 21×31×111×131×891×1131
LCM(2937,2938) = 8628906

Factors of 2937

List of positive integer factors of 2937 that divides 2937 without a remainder.

1, 3, 11, 33, 89, 267, 979, 2937

Factors of 2938

List of positive integer factors of 2938 that divides 2938 without a remainder.

1, 2, 13, 26, 113, 226, 1469, 2938

Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2938 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2937 and 2938, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2937,2938) = 1
LCM(2937,2938) = ( 2937 × 2938) / 1
LCM(2937,2938) = 8628906 / 1
LCM(2937,2938) = 8628906

Properties of LCM 2937 and 2938

(i) The LCM of 2938 and 2937 is associative

LCM of 2937 and 2938 = LCM of 2938 and 2937

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2937 and 2938

1. What is the LCM of 2937 and 2938?

Answer: LCM of 2937 and 2938 is 8628906.

2. What are the Factors of 2937?

Answer: Factors of 2937 are 1, 3, 11, 33, 89, 267, 979, 2937. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2937. The greatest factor of 2937 is 2937.

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 2937 and 2938?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2938 = 8628906

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2937

2937 = 3 x 11 x 89

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 = 8628906 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 89 x 113

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2937 and 2938 is 8628906.