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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1512 and 1514 the smallest integer that is 1144584 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1512 and 1514 is 1144584.
LCM(1512,1514) = 1144584
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 1512 and 1514. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1512 and 1514.
Prime Factorization of 1512
2 | 1512 |
2 | 756 |
2 | 378 |
3 | 189 |
3 | 63 |
3 | 21 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1512 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 1512 in exponential form is:
1512 = 23×33×71
Prime Factorization of 1514
2 | 1514 |
757 | 757 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1514 are 2,757. Prime factorization of 1514 in exponential form is:
1514 = 21×7571
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1512 and 1514.
LCM(1512,1514) = 23×33×71×7571
LCM(1512,1514) = 1144584
Factors of 1512
List of positive integer factors of 1512 that divides 1512 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 24, 27, 28, 36, 42, 54, 56, 63, 72, 84, 108, 126, 168, 189, 216, 252, 378, 504, 756, 1512
Factors of 1514
List of positive integer factors of 1514 that divides 1514 without a remainder.
1, 2, 757, 1514
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1512 and 1514, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1512,1514) = 2
LCM(1512,1514) = ( 1512 × 1514) / 2
LCM(1512,1514) = 2289168 / 2
LCM(1512,1514) = 1144584
(i) The LCM of 1514 and 1512 is associative
LCM of 1512 and 1514 = LCM of 1514 and 1512
1. What is the LCM of 1512 and 1514?
Answer: LCM of 1512 and 1514 is 1144584.
2. What are the Factors of 1512?
Answer: Factors of 1512 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 24, 27, 28, 36, 42, 54, 56, 63, 72, 84, 108, 126, 168, 189, 216, 252, 378, 504, 756, 1512. There are 32 integers that are factors of 1512. The greatest factor of 1512 is 1512.
3. What are the Factors of 1514?
Answer: Factors of 1514 are 1, 2, 757, 1514. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1514. The greatest factor of 1514 is 1514.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1512 and 1514?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1512 and 1514 = 1144584
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1512
1512 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1514
1514 = 2 x 757
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1144584 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 757
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1512 and 1514 is 1144584.