Least Common Multiple of 2977 and 2985

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2977 and 2985 the smallest integer that is 8886345 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2977 and 2985 is 8886345.

LCM(2977,2985) = 8886345

LCM of 2977 and 2985

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2977 and 2985

LCM of 2977 and 2985 is 8886345

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2977 and 2985. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2977 and 2985.

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

Prime Factorization of 2985


3 2985
5 995
199 199
1

Prime factors of 2985 are 3, 5,199. Prime factorization of 2985 in exponential form is:

2985 = 31×51×1991

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2977 and 2985.

LCM(2977,2985) = 31×51×131×1991×2291
LCM(2977,2985) = 8886345

Factors of 2977

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

1, 13, 229, 2977

Factors of 2985

List of positive integer factors of 2985 that divides 2985 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 15, 199, 597, 995, 2985

Least Common Multiple of 2977 and 2985 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2977 and 2985, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2977,2985) = 1
LCM(2977,2985) = ( 2977 × 2985) / 1
LCM(2977,2985) = 8886345 / 1
LCM(2977,2985) = 8886345

Properties of LCM 2977 and 2985

(i) The LCM of 2985 and 2977 is associative

LCM of 2977 and 2985 = LCM of 2985 and 2977

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2977 and 2985

1. What is the LCM of 2977 and 2985?

Answer: LCM of 2977 and 2985 is 8886345.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 2985?

Answer: Factors of 2985 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 199, 597, 995, 2985. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2985. The greatest factor of 2985 is 2985.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2977 and 2985?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2977 and 2985 = 8886345

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2977

2977 = 13 x 229

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2985

2985 = 3 x 5 x 199

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

LCM = 8886345 = 3 x 5 x 13 x 199 x 229

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2977 and 2985 is 8886345.