Least Common Multiple of 2942 and 2950

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2942 and 2950 the smallest integer that is 4339450 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2942 and 2950 is 4339450.

LCM(2942,2950) = 4339450

LCM of 2942 and 2950

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2942 and 2950

LCM of 2942 and 2950 is 4339450

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2942 and 2950. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2942 and 2950.

Prime Factorization of 2942


2 2942
1471 1471
1

Prime factors of 2942 are 2,1471. Prime factorization of 2942 in exponential form is:

2942 = 21×14711

Prime Factorization of 2950


2 2950
5 1475
5 295
59 59
1

Prime factors of 2950 are 2, 5,59. Prime factorization of 2950 in exponential form is:

2950 = 21×52×591

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2942 and 2950.

LCM(2942,2950) = 21×52×591×14711
LCM(2942,2950) = 4339450

Factors of 2942

List of positive integer factors of 2942 that divides 2942 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1471, 2942

Factors of 2950

List of positive integer factors of 2950 that divides 2950 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 59, 118, 295, 590, 1475, 2950

Least Common Multiple of 2942 and 2950 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2942 and 2950, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2942,2950) = 2
LCM(2942,2950) = ( 2942 × 2950) / 2
LCM(2942,2950) = 8678900 / 2
LCM(2942,2950) = 4339450

Properties of LCM 2942 and 2950

(i) The LCM of 2950 and 2942 is associative

LCM of 2942 and 2950 = LCM of 2950 and 2942

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2942 and 2950

1. What is the LCM of 2942 and 2950?

Answer: LCM of 2942 and 2950 is 4339450.

2. What are the Factors of 2942?

Answer: Factors of 2942 are 1, 2, 1471, 2942. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2942. The greatest factor of 2942 is 2942.

3. What are the Factors of 2950?

Answer: Factors of 2950 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 59, 118, 295, 590, 1475, 2950. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2950. The greatest factor of 2950 is 2950.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2942 and 2950?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2942 and 2950 = 4339450

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2942

2942 = 2 x 1471

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2950

2950 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 59

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

LCM = 4339450 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 59 x 1471

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2942 and 2950 is 4339450.