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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1044 and 1052 the smallest integer that is 274572 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1044 and 1052 is 274572.
LCM(1044,1052) = 274572
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 1044 and 1052. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1044 and 1052.
Prime Factorization of 1044
2 | 1044 |
2 | 522 |
3 | 261 |
3 | 87 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1044 are 2, 3,29. Prime factorization of 1044 in exponential form is:
1044 = 22×32×291
Prime Factorization of 1052
2 | 1052 |
2 | 526 |
263 | 263 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1052 are 2,263. Prime factorization of 1052 in exponential form is:
1052 = 22×2631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1044 and 1052.
LCM(1044,1052) = 22×32×291×2631
LCM(1044,1052) = 274572
Factors of 1044
List of positive integer factors of 1044 that divides 1044 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 29, 36, 58, 87, 116, 174, 261, 348, 522, 1044
Factors of 1052
List of positive integer factors of 1052 that divides 1052 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 263, 526, 1052
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1044 and 1052, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1044,1052) = 4
LCM(1044,1052) = ( 1044 × 1052) / 4
LCM(1044,1052) = 1098288 / 4
LCM(1044,1052) = 274572
(i) The LCM of 1052 and 1044 is associative
LCM of 1044 and 1052 = LCM of 1052 and 1044
1. What is the LCM of 1044 and 1052?
Answer: LCM of 1044 and 1052 is 274572.
2. What are the Factors of 1044?
Answer: Factors of 1044 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 29, 36, 58, 87, 116, 174, 261, 348, 522, 1044. There are 18 integers that are factors of 1044. The greatest factor of 1044 is 1044.
3. What are the Factors of 1052?
Answer: Factors of 1052 are 1, 2, 4, 263, 526, 1052. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1052. The greatest factor of 1052 is 1052.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1044 and 1052?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1044 and 1052 = 274572
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1044
1044 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1052
1052 = 2 x 2 x 263
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 274572 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 29 x 263
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1044 and 1052 is 274572.