Least Common Multiple of 1556 and 1563

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1556 and 1563 the smallest integer that is 2432028 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1556 and 1563 is 2432028.

LCM(1556,1563) = 2432028

LCM of 1556 and 1563

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1556 and 1563

LCM of 1556 and 1563 is 2432028

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1556 and 1563. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1556 and 1563.

Prime Factorization of 1556


2 1556
2 778
389 389
1

Prime factors of 1556 are 2,389. Prime factorization of 1556 in exponential form is:

1556 = 22×3891

Prime Factorization of 1563


3 1563
521 521
1

Prime factors of 1563 are 3,521. Prime factorization of 1563 in exponential form is:

1563 = 31×5211

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1556 and 1563.

LCM(1556,1563) = 22×31×3891×5211
LCM(1556,1563) = 2432028

Factors of 1556

List of positive integer factors of 1556 that divides 1556 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 389, 778, 1556

Factors of 1563

List of positive integer factors of 1563 that divides 1563 without a remainder.

1, 3, 521, 1563

Least Common Multiple of 1556 and 1563 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1556 and 1563, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1556,1563) = 1
LCM(1556,1563) = ( 1556 × 1563) / 1
LCM(1556,1563) = 2432028 / 1
LCM(1556,1563) = 2432028

Properties of LCM 1556 and 1563

(i) The LCM of 1563 and 1556 is associative

LCM of 1556 and 1563 = LCM of 1563 and 1556

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1556 and 1563

1. What is the LCM of 1556 and 1563?

Answer: LCM of 1556 and 1563 is 2432028.

2. What are the Factors of 1556?

Answer: Factors of 1556 are 1, 2, 4, 389, 778, 1556. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1556. The greatest factor of 1556 is 1556.

3. What are the Factors of 1563?

Answer: Factors of 1563 are 1, 3, 521, 1563. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1563. The greatest factor of 1563 is 1563.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1556 and 1563?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1556 and 1563 = 2432028

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1556

1556 = 2 x 2 x 389

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1563

1563 = 3 x 521

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

LCM = 2432028 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 389 x 521

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1556 and 1563 is 2432028.