Least Common Multiple of 1557 and 1561

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1557 and 1561 the smallest integer that is 2430477 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1557 and 1561 is 2430477.

LCM(1557,1561) = 2430477

LCM of 1557 and 1561

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1557 and 1561

LCM of 1557 and 1561 is 2430477

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1557 and 1561. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1557 and 1561.

Prime Factorization of 1557


3 1557
3 519
173 173
1

Prime factors of 1557 are 3,173. Prime factorization of 1557 in exponential form is:

1557 = 32×1731

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 1557 and 1561.

LCM(1557,1561) = 32×71×1731×2231
LCM(1557,1561) = 2430477

Factors of 1557

List of positive integer factors of 1557 that divides 1557 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 173, 519, 1557

Factors of 1561

List of positive integer factors of 1561 that divides 1561 without a remainder.

1, 7, 223, 1561

Least Common Multiple of 1557 and 1561 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1557 and 1561, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1557,1561) = 1
LCM(1557,1561) = ( 1557 × 1561) / 1
LCM(1557,1561) = 2430477 / 1
LCM(1557,1561) = 2430477

Properties of LCM 1557 and 1561

(i) The LCM of 1561 and 1557 is associative

LCM of 1557 and 1561 = LCM of 1561 and 1557

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1557 and 1561

1. What is the LCM of 1557 and 1561?

Answer: LCM of 1557 and 1561 is 2430477.

2. What are the Factors of 1557?

Answer: Factors of 1557 are 1, 3, 9, 173, 519, 1557. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1557. The greatest factor of 1557 is 1557.

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 1557 and 1561?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1557 and 1561 = 2430477

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1557

1557 = 3 x 3 x 173

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 = 2430477 = 3 x 3 x 7 x 173 x 223

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1557 and 1561 is 2430477.