Least Common Multiple of 2945 and 2949

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2945 and 2949 the smallest integer that is 8684805 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2945 and 2949 is 8684805.

LCM(2945,2949) = 8684805

LCM of 2945 and 2949

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2945 and 2949

LCM of 2945 and 2949 is 8684805

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2945 and 2949. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2945 and 2949.

Prime Factorization of 2945


5 2945
19 589
31 31
1

Prime factors of 2945 are 5, 19,31. Prime factorization of 2945 in exponential form is:

2945 = 51×191×311

Prime Factorization of 2949


3 2949
983 983
1

Prime factors of 2949 are 3,983. Prime factorization of 2949 in exponential form is:

2949 = 31×9831

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2945 and 2949.

LCM(2945,2949) = 31×51×191×311×9831
LCM(2945,2949) = 8684805

Factors of 2945

List of positive integer factors of 2945 that divides 2945 without a remainder.

1, 5, 19, 31, 95, 155, 589, 2945

Factors of 2949

List of positive integer factors of 2949 that divides 2949 without a remainder.

1, 3, 983, 2949

Least Common Multiple of 2945 and 2949 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2945 and 2949, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2945,2949) = 1
LCM(2945,2949) = ( 2945 × 2949) / 1
LCM(2945,2949) = 8684805 / 1
LCM(2945,2949) = 8684805

Properties of LCM 2945 and 2949

(i) The LCM of 2949 and 2945 is associative

LCM of 2945 and 2949 = LCM of 2949 and 2945

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2945 and 2949

1. What is the LCM of 2945 and 2949?

Answer: LCM of 2945 and 2949 is 8684805.

2. What are the Factors of 2945?

Answer: Factors of 2945 are 1, 5, 19, 31, 95, 155, 589, 2945. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2945. The greatest factor of 2945 is 2945.

3. What are the Factors of 2949?

Answer: Factors of 2949 are 1, 3, 983, 2949. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2949. The greatest factor of 2949 is 2949.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2945 and 2949?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2945 and 2949 = 8684805

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2945

2945 = 5 x 19 x 31

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2949

2949 = 3 x 983

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

LCM = 8684805 = 3 x 5 x 19 x 31 x 983

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2945 and 2949 is 8684805.