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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1528 and 1532 the smallest integer that is 585224 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1528 and 1532 is 585224.
LCM(1528,1532) = 585224
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 1528 and 1532. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1528 and 1532.
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
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 1528 and 1532.
LCM(1528,1532) = 23×1911×3831
LCM(1528,1532) = 585224
Factors of 1528
List of positive integer factors of 1528 that divides 1528 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 191, 382, 764, 1528
Factors of 1532
List of positive integer factors of 1532 that divides 1532 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 383, 766, 1532
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1528 and 1532, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1528,1532) = 4
LCM(1528,1532) = ( 1528 × 1532) / 4
LCM(1528,1532) = 2340896 / 4
LCM(1528,1532) = 585224
(i) The LCM of 1532 and 1528 is associative
LCM of 1528 and 1532 = LCM of 1532 and 1528
1. What is the LCM of 1528 and 1532?
Answer: LCM of 1528 and 1532 is 585224.
2. 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.
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 1528 and 1532?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1528 and 1532 = 585224
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1528
1528 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 191
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 = 585224 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 191 x 383
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1528 and 1532 is 585224.