Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1588

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1587 and 1588 the smallest integer that is 2520156 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1587 and 1588 is 2520156.

LCM(1587,1588) = 2520156

LCM of 1587 and 1588

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1588

LCM of 1587 and 1588 is 2520156

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1587 and 1588. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1587 and 1588.

Prime Factorization of 1587


3 1587
23 529
23 23
1

Prime factors of 1587 are 3,23. Prime factorization of 1587 in exponential form is:

1587 = 31×232

Prime Factorization of 1588


2 1588
2 794
397 397
1

Prime factors of 1588 are 2,397. Prime factorization of 1588 in exponential form is:

1588 = 22×3971

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1587 and 1588.

LCM(1587,1588) = 22×31×232×3971
LCM(1587,1588) = 2520156

Factors of 1587

List of positive integer factors of 1587 that divides 1587 without a remainder.

1, 3, 23, 69, 529, 1587

Factors of 1588

List of positive integer factors of 1588 that divides 1588 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 397, 794, 1588

Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1588 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1587 and 1588, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1587,1588) = 1
LCM(1587,1588) = ( 1587 × 1588) / 1
LCM(1587,1588) = 2520156 / 1
LCM(1587,1588) = 2520156

Properties of LCM 1587 and 1588

(i) The LCM of 1588 and 1587 is associative

LCM of 1587 and 1588 = LCM of 1588 and 1587

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1587 and 1588

1. What is the LCM of 1587 and 1588?

Answer: LCM of 1587 and 1588 is 2520156.

2. What are the Factors of 1587?

Answer: Factors of 1587 are 1, 3, 23, 69, 529, 1587. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1587. The greatest factor of 1587 is 1587.

3. What are the Factors of 1588?

Answer: Factors of 1588 are 1, 2, 4, 397, 794, 1588. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1588. The greatest factor of 1588 is 1588.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1587 and 1588?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1588 = 2520156

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1587

1587 = 3 x 23 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1588

1588 = 2 x 2 x 397

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

LCM = 2520156 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 x 23 x 397

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1587 and 1588 is 2520156.