Least Common Multiple of 2972 and 2977

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2972 and 2977 the smallest integer that is 8847644 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2972 and 2977 is 8847644.

LCM(2972,2977) = 8847644

LCM of 2972 and 2977

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2972 and 2977

LCM of 2972 and 2977 is 8847644

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2972 and 2977. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2972 and 2977.

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

Prime Factorization of 2977


13 2977
229 229
1

Prime factors of 2977 are 13,229. Prime factorization of 2977 in exponential form is:

2977 = 131×2291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2972 and 2977.

LCM(2972,2977) = 22×131×2291×7431
LCM(2972,2977) = 8847644

Factors of 2972

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

1, 2, 4, 743, 1486, 2972

Factors of 2977

List of positive integer factors of 2977 that divides 2977 without a remainder.

1, 13, 229, 2977

Least Common Multiple of 2972 and 2977 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2972 and 2977, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2972,2977) = 1
LCM(2972,2977) = ( 2972 × 2977) / 1
LCM(2972,2977) = 8847644 / 1
LCM(2972,2977) = 8847644

Properties of LCM 2972 and 2977

(i) The LCM of 2977 and 2972 is associative

LCM of 2972 and 2977 = LCM of 2977 and 2972

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2972 and 2977

1. What is the LCM of 2972 and 2977?

Answer: LCM of 2972 and 2977 is 8847644.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 2977?

Answer: Factors of 2977 are 1, 13, 229, 2977. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2977. The greatest factor of 2977 is 2977.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2972 and 2977?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2972 and 2977 = 8847644

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2972

2972 = 2 x 2 x 743

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2977

2977 = 13 x 229

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

LCM = 8847644 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 229 x 743

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2972 and 2977 is 8847644.