Least Common Multiple of 1574 and 1578

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1574 and 1578 the smallest integer that is 1241886 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1574 and 1578 is 1241886.

LCM(1574,1578) = 1241886

LCM of 1574 and 1578

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1574 and 1578

LCM of 1574 and 1578 is 1241886

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1574 and 1578. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1574 and 1578.

Prime Factorization of 1574


2 1574
787 787
1

Prime factors of 1574 are 2,787. Prime factorization of 1574 in exponential form is:

1574 = 21×7871

Prime Factorization of 1578


2 1578
3 789
263 263
1

Prime factors of 1578 are 2, 3,263. Prime factorization of 1578 in exponential form is:

1578 = 21×31×2631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1574 and 1578.

LCM(1574,1578) = 21×31×2631×7871
LCM(1574,1578) = 1241886

Factors of 1574

List of positive integer factors of 1574 that divides 1574 without a remainder.

1, 2, 787, 1574

Factors of 1578

List of positive integer factors of 1578 that divides 1578 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 263, 526, 789, 1578

Least Common Multiple of 1574 and 1578 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1574 and 1578, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1574,1578) = 2
LCM(1574,1578) = ( 1574 × 1578) / 2
LCM(1574,1578) = 2483772 / 2
LCM(1574,1578) = 1241886

Properties of LCM 1574 and 1578

(i) The LCM of 1578 and 1574 is associative

LCM of 1574 and 1578 = LCM of 1578 and 1574

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1574 and 1578

1. What is the LCM of 1574 and 1578?

Answer: LCM of 1574 and 1578 is 1241886.

2. What are the Factors of 1574?

Answer: Factors of 1574 are 1, 2, 787, 1574. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1574. The greatest factor of 1574 is 1574.

3. What are the Factors of 1578?

Answer: Factors of 1578 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 263, 526, 789, 1578. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1578. The greatest factor of 1578 is 1578.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1574 and 1578?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1574 and 1578 = 1241886

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1574

1574 = 2 x 787

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1578

1578 = 2 x 3 x 263

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

LCM = 1241886 = 2 x 3 x 263 x 787

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1574 and 1578 is 1241886.