Least Common Multiple of 1526 and 1532

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1526 and 1532 the smallest integer that is 1168916 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1526 and 1532 is 1168916.

LCM(1526,1532) = 1168916

LCM of 1526 and 1532

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1526 and 1532

LCM of 1526 and 1532 is 1168916

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1526 and 1532. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1526 and 1532.

Prime Factorization of 1526


2 1526
7 763
109 109
1

Prime factors of 1526 are 2, 7,109. Prime factorization of 1526 in exponential form is:

1526 = 21×71×1091

Prime Factorization of 1532


2 1532
2 766
383 383
1

Prime factors of 1532 are 2,383. Prime factorization of 1532 in exponential form is:

1532 = 22×3831

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1526 and 1532.

LCM(1526,1532) = 22×71×1091×3831
LCM(1526,1532) = 1168916

Factors of 1526

List of positive integer factors of 1526 that divides 1526 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 109, 218, 763, 1526

Factors of 1532

List of positive integer factors of 1532 that divides 1532 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 383, 766, 1532

Least Common Multiple of 1526 and 1532 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1526 and 1532, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1526,1532) = 2
LCM(1526,1532) = ( 1526 × 1532) / 2
LCM(1526,1532) = 2337832 / 2
LCM(1526,1532) = 1168916

Properties of LCM 1526 and 1532

(i) The LCM of 1532 and 1526 is associative

LCM of 1526 and 1532 = LCM of 1532 and 1526

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1526 and 1532

1. What is the LCM of 1526 and 1532?

Answer: LCM of 1526 and 1532 is 1168916.

2. What are the Factors of 1526?

Answer: Factors of 1526 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 109, 218, 763, 1526. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1526. The greatest factor of 1526 is 1526.

3. What are the Factors of 1532?

Answer: Factors of 1532 are 1, 2, 4, 383, 766, 1532. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1532. The greatest factor of 1532 is 1532.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1526 and 1532?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1526 and 1532 = 1168916

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1526

1526 = 2 x 7 x 109

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1532

1532 = 2 x 2 x 383

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

LCM = 1168916 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 109 x 383

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1526 and 1532 is 1168916.