Least Common Multiple of 1521 and 1528

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1521 and 1528 the smallest integer that is 2324088 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1521 and 1528 is 2324088.

LCM(1521,1528) = 2324088

LCM of 1521 and 1528

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1521 and 1528

LCM of 1521 and 1528 is 2324088

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1521 and 1528. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1521 and 1528.

Prime Factorization of 1521


3 1521
3 507
13 169
13 13
1

Prime factors of 1521 are 3,13. Prime factorization of 1521 in exponential form is:

1521 = 32×132

Prime Factorization of 1528


2 1528
2 764
2 382
191 191
1

Prime factors of 1528 are 2,191. Prime factorization of 1528 in exponential form is:

1528 = 23×1911

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1521 and 1528.

LCM(1521,1528) = 23×32×132×1911
LCM(1521,1528) = 2324088

Factors of 1521

List of positive integer factors of 1521 that divides 1521 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 13, 39, 117, 169, 507, 1521

Factors of 1528

List of positive integer factors of 1528 that divides 1528 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 191, 382, 764, 1528

Least Common Multiple of 1521 and 1528 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1521 and 1528, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1521,1528) = 1
LCM(1521,1528) = ( 1521 × 1528) / 1
LCM(1521,1528) = 2324088 / 1
LCM(1521,1528) = 2324088

Properties of LCM 1521 and 1528

(i) The LCM of 1528 and 1521 is associative

LCM of 1521 and 1528 = LCM of 1528 and 1521

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1521 and 1528

1. What is the LCM of 1521 and 1528?

Answer: LCM of 1521 and 1528 is 2324088.

2. What are the Factors of 1521?

Answer: Factors of 1521 are 1, 3, 9, 13, 39, 117, 169, 507, 1521. There are 9 integers that are factors of 1521. The greatest factor of 1521 is 1521.

3. What are the Factors of 1528?

Answer: Factors of 1528 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 191, 382, 764, 1528. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1528. The greatest factor of 1528 is 1528.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1521 and 1528?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1521 and 1528 = 2324088

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1521

1521 = 3 x 3 x 13 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1528

1528 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 191

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

LCM = 2324088 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 191

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1521 and 1528 is 2324088.