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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3491 and 3499 the smallest integer that is 12215009 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3491 and 3499 is 12215009.
LCM(3491,3499) = 12215009
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 3491 and 3499. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3491 and 3499.
Prime Factorization of 3491
3491 | 3491 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3491 are 3491. Prime factorization of 3491 in exponential form is:
3491 = 34911
Prime Factorization of 3499
3499 | 3499 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3499 are 3499. Prime factorization of 3499 in exponential form is:
3499 = 34991
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3491 and 3499.
LCM(3491,3499) = 34911×34991
LCM(3491,3499) = 12215009
Factors of 3491
List of positive integer factors of 3491 that divides 3491 without a remainder.
1, 3491
Factors of 3499
List of positive integer factors of 3499 that divides 3499 without a remainder.
1, 3499
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3491 and 3499, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3491,3499) = 1
LCM(3491,3499) = ( 3491 × 3499) / 1
LCM(3491,3499) = 12215009 / 1
LCM(3491,3499) = 12215009
(i) The LCM of 3499 and 3491 is associative
LCM of 3491 and 3499 = LCM of 3499 and 3491
1. What is the LCM of 3491 and 3499?
Answer: LCM of 3491 and 3499 is 12215009.
2. What are the Factors of 3491?
Answer: Factors of 3491 are 1, 3491. There are 2 integers that are factors of 3491. The greatest factor of 3491 is 3491.
3. What are the Factors of 3499?
Answer: Factors of 3499 are 1, 3499. There are 2 integers that are factors of 3499. The greatest factor of 3499 is 3499.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3491 and 3499?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3491 and 3499 = 12215009
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3491
3491 = 3491
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3499
3499 = 3499
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 12215009 = 3491 x 3499
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3491 and 3499 is 12215009.