Least Common Multiple of 2973 and 2981

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2973 and 2981 the smallest integer that is 8862513 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2973 and 2981 is 8862513.

LCM(2973,2981) = 8862513

LCM of 2973 and 2981

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2973 and 2981

LCM of 2973 and 2981 is 8862513

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2973 and 2981. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2973 and 2981.

Prime Factorization of 2973


3 2973
991 991
1

Prime factors of 2973 are 3,991. Prime factorization of 2973 in exponential form is:

2973 = 31×9911

Prime Factorization of 2981


11 2981
271 271
1

Prime factors of 2981 are 11,271. Prime factorization of 2981 in exponential form is:

2981 = 111×2711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2973 and 2981.

LCM(2973,2981) = 31×111×2711×9911
LCM(2973,2981) = 8862513

Factors of 2973

List of positive integer factors of 2973 that divides 2973 without a remainder.

1, 3, 991, 2973

Factors of 2981

List of positive integer factors of 2981 that divides 2981 without a remainder.

1, 11, 271, 2981

Least Common Multiple of 2973 and 2981 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2973 and 2981, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2973,2981) = 1
LCM(2973,2981) = ( 2973 × 2981) / 1
LCM(2973,2981) = 8862513 / 1
LCM(2973,2981) = 8862513

Properties of LCM 2973 and 2981

(i) The LCM of 2981 and 2973 is associative

LCM of 2973 and 2981 = LCM of 2981 and 2973

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2973 and 2981

1. What is the LCM of 2973 and 2981?

Answer: LCM of 2973 and 2981 is 8862513.

2. What are the Factors of 2973?

Answer: Factors of 2973 are 1, 3, 991, 2973. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2973. The greatest factor of 2973 is 2973.

3. What are the Factors of 2981?

Answer: Factors of 2981 are 1, 11, 271, 2981. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2981. The greatest factor of 2981 is 2981.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2973 and 2981?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2973 and 2981 = 8862513

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2973

2973 = 3 x 991

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2981

2981 = 11 x 271

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

LCM = 8862513 = 3 x 11 x 271 x 991

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2973 and 2981 is 8862513.