Least Common Multiple of 2941 and 2947

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2941 and 2947 the smallest integer that is 8667127 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2941 and 2947 is 8667127.

LCM(2941,2947) = 8667127

LCM of 2941 and 2947

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2941 and 2947

LCM of 2941 and 2947 is 8667127

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2941 and 2947. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2941 and 2947.

Prime Factorization of 2941


17 2941
173 173
1

Prime factors of 2941 are 17,173. Prime factorization of 2941 in exponential form is:

2941 = 171×1731

Prime Factorization of 2947


7 2947
421 421
1

Prime factors of 2947 are 7,421. Prime factorization of 2947 in exponential form is:

2947 = 71×4211

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2941 and 2947.

LCM(2941,2947) = 71×171×1731×4211
LCM(2941,2947) = 8667127

Factors of 2941

List of positive integer factors of 2941 that divides 2941 without a remainder.

1, 17, 173, 2941

Factors of 2947

List of positive integer factors of 2947 that divides 2947 without a remainder.

1, 7, 421, 2947

Least Common Multiple of 2941 and 2947 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2941 and 2947, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2941,2947) = 1
LCM(2941,2947) = ( 2941 × 2947) / 1
LCM(2941,2947) = 8667127 / 1
LCM(2941,2947) = 8667127

Properties of LCM 2941 and 2947

(i) The LCM of 2947 and 2941 is associative

LCM of 2941 and 2947 = LCM of 2947 and 2941

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2941 and 2947

1. What is the LCM of 2941 and 2947?

Answer: LCM of 2941 and 2947 is 8667127.

2. What are the Factors of 2941?

Answer: Factors of 2941 are 1, 17, 173, 2941. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2941. The greatest factor of 2941 is 2941.

3. What are the Factors of 2947?

Answer: Factors of 2947 are 1, 7, 421, 2947. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2947. The greatest factor of 2947 is 2947.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2941 and 2947?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2941 and 2947 = 8667127

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2941

2941 = 17 x 173

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2947

2947 = 7 x 421

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

LCM = 8667127 = 7 x 17 x 173 x 421

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2941 and 2947 is 8667127.