Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2943

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 2943 the smallest integer that is 2881197 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2937 and 2943 is 2881197.

LCM(2937,2943) = 2881197

LCM of 2937 and 2943

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2943

LCM of 2937 and 2943 is 2881197

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2937 and 2943. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2937 and 2943.

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 2943


3 2943
3 981
3 327
109 109
1

Prime factors of 2943 are 3,109. Prime factorization of 2943 in exponential form is:

2943 = 33×1091

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2937 and 2943.

LCM(2937,2943) = 33×111×891×1091
LCM(2937,2943) = 2881197

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 2943

List of positive integer factors of 2943 that divides 2943 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 27, 109, 327, 981, 2943

Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2943 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 2943, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2937,2943) = 3
LCM(2937,2943) = ( 2937 × 2943) / 3
LCM(2937,2943) = 8643591 / 3
LCM(2937,2943) = 2881197

Properties of LCM 2937 and 2943

(i) The LCM of 2943 and 2937 is associative

LCM of 2937 and 2943 = LCM of 2943 and 2937

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2937 and 2943

1. What is the LCM of 2937 and 2943?

Answer: LCM of 2937 and 2943 is 2881197.

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 2943?

Answer: Factors of 2943 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 109, 327, 981, 2943. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2943. The greatest factor of 2943 is 2943.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2937 and 2943?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2937 and 2943 = 2881197

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2937

2937 = 3 x 11 x 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2943

2943 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 109

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

LCM = 2881197 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 89 x 109

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2937 and 2943 is 2881197.