Least Common Multiple of 2974 and 2980

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2974 and 2980 the smallest integer that is 4431260 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2974 and 2980 is 4431260.

LCM(2974,2980) = 4431260

LCM of 2974 and 2980

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2974 and 2980

LCM of 2974 and 2980 is 4431260

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2974 and 2980. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2974 and 2980.

Prime Factorization of 2974


2 2974
1487 1487
1

Prime factors of 2974 are 2,1487. Prime factorization of 2974 in exponential form is:

2974 = 21×14871

Prime Factorization of 2980


2 2980
2 1490
5 745
149 149
1

Prime factors of 2980 are 2, 5,149. Prime factorization of 2980 in exponential form is:

2980 = 22×51×1491

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2974 and 2980.

LCM(2974,2980) = 22×51×1491×14871
LCM(2974,2980) = 4431260

Factors of 2974

List of positive integer factors of 2974 that divides 2974 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1487, 2974

Factors of 2980

List of positive integer factors of 2980 that divides 2980 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 149, 298, 596, 745, 1490, 2980

Least Common Multiple of 2974 and 2980 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2974 and 2980, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2974,2980) = 2
LCM(2974,2980) = ( 2974 × 2980) / 2
LCM(2974,2980) = 8862520 / 2
LCM(2974,2980) = 4431260

Properties of LCM 2974 and 2980

(i) The LCM of 2980 and 2974 is associative

LCM of 2974 and 2980 = LCM of 2980 and 2974

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2974 and 2980

1. What is the LCM of 2974 and 2980?

Answer: LCM of 2974 and 2980 is 4431260.

2. What are the Factors of 2974?

Answer: Factors of 2974 are 1, 2, 1487, 2974. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2974. The greatest factor of 2974 is 2974.

3. What are the Factors of 2980?

Answer: Factors of 2980 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 149, 298, 596, 745, 1490, 2980. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2980. The greatest factor of 2980 is 2980.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2974 and 2980?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2974 and 2980 = 4431260

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2974

2974 = 2 x 1487

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2980

2980 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 149

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

LCM = 4431260 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 149 x 1487

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2974 and 2980 is 4431260.