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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2962 and 2966 the smallest integer that is 4392646 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2962 and 2966 is 4392646.
LCM(2962,2966) = 4392646
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2962 and 2966. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2962 and 2966.
Prime Factorization of 2962
2 | 2962 |
1481 | 1481 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2962 are 2,1481. Prime factorization of 2962 in exponential form is:
2962 = 21×14811
Prime Factorization of 2966
2 | 2966 |
1483 | 1483 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2966 are 2,1483. Prime factorization of 2966 in exponential form is:
2966 = 21×14831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2962 and 2966.
LCM(2962,2966) = 21×14811×14831
LCM(2962,2966) = 4392646
Factors of 2962
List of positive integer factors of 2962 that divides 2962 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1481, 2962
Factors of 2966
List of positive integer factors of 2966 that divides 2966 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1483, 2966
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2962 and 2966, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2962,2966) = 2
LCM(2962,2966) = ( 2962 × 2966) / 2
LCM(2962,2966) = 8785292 / 2
LCM(2962,2966) = 4392646
(i) The LCM of 2966 and 2962 is associative
LCM of 2962 and 2966 = LCM of 2966 and 2962
1. What is the LCM of 2962 and 2966?
Answer: LCM of 2962 and 2966 is 4392646.
2. What are the Factors of 2962?
Answer: Factors of 2962 are 1, 2, 1481, 2962. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2962. The greatest factor of 2962 is 2962.
3. What are the Factors of 2966?
Answer: Factors of 2966 are 1, 2, 1483, 2966. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2966. The greatest factor of 2966 is 2966.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2962 and 2966?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2962 and 2966 = 4392646
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2962
2962 = 2 x 1481
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2966
2966 = 2 x 1483
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4392646 = 2 x 1481 x 1483
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2962 and 2966 is 4392646.