Least Common Multiple of 1555 and 1562

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1555 and 1562 the smallest integer that is 2428910 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1555 and 1562 is 2428910.

LCM(1555,1562) = 2428910

LCM of 1555 and 1562

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1555 and 1562

LCM of 1555 and 1562 is 2428910

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1555 and 1562. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1555 and 1562.

Prime Factorization of 1555


5 1555
311 311
1

Prime factors of 1555 are 5,311. Prime factorization of 1555 in exponential form is:

1555 = 51×3111

Prime Factorization of 1562


2 1562
11 781
71 71
1

Prime factors of 1562 are 2, 11,71. Prime factorization of 1562 in exponential form is:

1562 = 21×111×711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1555 and 1562.

LCM(1555,1562) = 21×51×111×711×3111
LCM(1555,1562) = 2428910

Factors of 1555

List of positive integer factors of 1555 that divides 1555 without a remainder.

1, 5, 311, 1555

Factors of 1562

List of positive integer factors of 1562 that divides 1562 without a remainder.

1, 2, 11, 22, 71, 142, 781, 1562

Least Common Multiple of 1555 and 1562 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1555 and 1562, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1555,1562) = 1
LCM(1555,1562) = ( 1555 × 1562) / 1
LCM(1555,1562) = 2428910 / 1
LCM(1555,1562) = 2428910

Properties of LCM 1555 and 1562

(i) The LCM of 1562 and 1555 is associative

LCM of 1555 and 1562 = LCM of 1562 and 1555

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1555 and 1562

1. What is the LCM of 1555 and 1562?

Answer: LCM of 1555 and 1562 is 2428910.

2. What are the Factors of 1555?

Answer: Factors of 1555 are 1, 5, 311, 1555. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1555. The greatest factor of 1555 is 1555.

3. What are the Factors of 1562?

Answer: Factors of 1562 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 71, 142, 781, 1562. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1562. The greatest factor of 1562 is 1562.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1555 and 1562?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1555 and 1562 = 2428910

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1555

1555 = 5 x 311

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1562

1562 = 2 x 11 x 71

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

LCM = 2428910 = 2 x 5 x 11 x 71 x 311

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1555 and 1562 is 2428910.