Least Common Multiple of 2995 and 2996

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2995 and 2996 the smallest integer that is 8973020 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2995 and 2996 is 8973020.

LCM(2995,2996) = 8973020

LCM of 2995 and 2996

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2995 and 2996

LCM of 2995 and 2996 is 8973020

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2995 and 2996. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2995 and 2996.

Prime Factorization of 2995


5 2995
599 599
1

Prime factors of 2995 are 5,599. Prime factorization of 2995 in exponential form is:

2995 = 51×5991

Prime Factorization of 2996


2 2996
2 1498
7 749
107 107
1

Prime factors of 2996 are 2, 7,107. Prime factorization of 2996 in exponential form is:

2996 = 22×71×1071

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2995 and 2996.

LCM(2995,2996) = 22×51×71×1071×5991
LCM(2995,2996) = 8973020

Factors of 2995

List of positive integer factors of 2995 that divides 2995 without a remainder.

1, 5, 599, 2995

Factors of 2996

List of positive integer factors of 2996 that divides 2996 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 107, 214, 428, 749, 1498, 2996

Least Common Multiple of 2995 and 2996 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2995 and 2996, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2995,2996) = 1
LCM(2995,2996) = ( 2995 × 2996) / 1
LCM(2995,2996) = 8973020 / 1
LCM(2995,2996) = 8973020

Properties of LCM 2995 and 2996

(i) The LCM of 2996 and 2995 is associative

LCM of 2995 and 2996 = LCM of 2996 and 2995

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2995 and 2996

1. What is the LCM of 2995 and 2996?

Answer: LCM of 2995 and 2996 is 8973020.

2. What are the Factors of 2995?

Answer: Factors of 2995 are 1, 5, 599, 2995. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2995. The greatest factor of 2995 is 2995.

3. What are the Factors of 2996?

Answer: Factors of 2996 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 107, 214, 428, 749, 1498, 2996. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2996. The greatest factor of 2996 is 2996.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2995 and 2996?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2995 and 2996 = 8973020

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2995

2995 = 5 x 599

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2996

2996 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 107

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

LCM = 8973020 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 107 x 599

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2995 and 2996 is 8973020.