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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3046 and 3050 the smallest integer that is 4645150 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3046 and 3050 is 4645150.
LCM(3046,3050) = 4645150
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3046 and 3050. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3046 and 3050.
Prime Factorization of 3046
2 | 3046 |
1523 | 1523 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3046 are 2,1523. Prime factorization of 3046 in exponential form is:
3046 = 21×15231
Prime Factorization of 3050
2 | 3050 |
5 | 1525 |
5 | 305 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3050 are 2, 5,61. Prime factorization of 3050 in exponential form is:
3050 = 21×52×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3046 and 3050.
LCM(3046,3050) = 21×52×611×15231
LCM(3046,3050) = 4645150
Factors of 3046
List of positive integer factors of 3046 that divides 3046 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1523, 3046
Factors of 3050
List of positive integer factors of 3050 that divides 3050 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 61, 122, 305, 610, 1525, 3050
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3046 and 3050, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3046,3050) = 2
LCM(3046,3050) = ( 3046 × 3050) / 2
LCM(3046,3050) = 9290300 / 2
LCM(3046,3050) = 4645150
(i) The LCM of 3050 and 3046 is associative
LCM of 3046 and 3050 = LCM of 3050 and 3046
1. What is the LCM of 3046 and 3050?
Answer: LCM of 3046 and 3050 is 4645150.
2. What are the Factors of 3046?
Answer: Factors of 3046 are 1, 2, 1523, 3046. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3046. The greatest factor of 3046 is 3046.
3. What are the Factors of 3050?
Answer: Factors of 3050 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 61, 122, 305, 610, 1525, 3050. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3050. The greatest factor of 3050 is 3050.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3046 and 3050?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3046 and 3050 = 4645150
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3046
3046 = 2 x 1523
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3050
3050 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4645150 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 61 x 1523
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3046 and 3050 is 4645150.