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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1554 and 1561 the smallest integer that is 346542 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1554 and 1561 is 346542.
LCM(1554,1561) = 346542
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 1554 and 1561. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1554 and 1561.
Prime Factorization of 1554
2 | 1554 |
3 | 777 |
7 | 259 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1554 are 2, 3, 7,37. Prime factorization of 1554 in exponential form is:
1554 = 21×31×71×371
Prime Factorization of 1561
7 | 1561 |
223 | 223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1561 are 7,223. Prime factorization of 1561 in exponential form is:
1561 = 71×2231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1554 and 1561.
LCM(1554,1561) = 21×31×71×371×2231
LCM(1554,1561) = 346542
Factors of 1554
List of positive integer factors of 1554 that divides 1554 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 37, 42, 74, 111, 222, 259, 518, 777, 1554
Factors of 1561
List of positive integer factors of 1561 that divides 1561 without a remainder.
1, 7, 223, 1561
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1554 and 1561, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1554,1561) = 7
LCM(1554,1561) = ( 1554 × 1561) / 7
LCM(1554,1561) = 2425794 / 7
LCM(1554,1561) = 346542
(i) The LCM of 1561 and 1554 is associative
LCM of 1554 and 1561 = LCM of 1561 and 1554
1. What is the LCM of 1554 and 1561?
Answer: LCM of 1554 and 1561 is 346542.
2. What are the Factors of 1554?
Answer: Factors of 1554 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 37, 42, 74, 111, 222, 259, 518, 777, 1554. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1554. The greatest factor of 1554 is 1554.
3. What are the Factors of 1561?
Answer: Factors of 1561 are 1, 7, 223, 1561. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1561. The greatest factor of 1561 is 1561.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1554 and 1561?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1554 and 1561 = 346542
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1554
1554 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1561
1561 = 7 x 223
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 346542 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 37 x 223
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1554 and 1561 is 346542.