Least Common Multiple of 2966 and 2972

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2966 and 2972 the smallest integer that is 4407476 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2966 and 2972 is 4407476.

LCM(2966,2972) = 4407476

LCM of 2966 and 2972

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2966 and 2972

LCM of 2966 and 2972 is 4407476

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2966 and 2972. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2966 and 2972.

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

Prime Factorization of 2972


2 2972
2 1486
743 743
1

Prime factors of 2972 are 2,743. Prime factorization of 2972 in exponential form is:

2972 = 22×7431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2966 and 2972.

LCM(2966,2972) = 22×7431×14831
LCM(2966,2972) = 4407476

Factors of 2966

List of positive integer factors of 2966 that divides 2966 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1483, 2966

Factors of 2972

List of positive integer factors of 2972 that divides 2972 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 743, 1486, 2972

Least Common Multiple of 2966 and 2972 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2966 and 2972, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2966,2972) = 2
LCM(2966,2972) = ( 2966 × 2972) / 2
LCM(2966,2972) = 8814952 / 2
LCM(2966,2972) = 4407476

Properties of LCM 2966 and 2972

(i) The LCM of 2972 and 2966 is associative

LCM of 2966 and 2972 = LCM of 2972 and 2966

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2966 and 2972

1. What is the LCM of 2966 and 2972?

Answer: LCM of 2966 and 2972 is 4407476.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 2972?

Answer: Factors of 2972 are 1, 2, 4, 743, 1486, 2972. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2972. The greatest factor of 2972 is 2972.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2966 and 2972?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2966 and 2972 = 4407476

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2966

2966 = 2 x 1483

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2972

2972 = 2 x 2 x 743

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

LCM = 4407476 = 2 x 2 x 743 x 1483

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2966 and 2972 is 4407476.