Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1592

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 1592 the smallest integer that is 2526504 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1587 and 1592 is 2526504.

LCM(1587,1592) = 2526504

LCM of 1587 and 1592

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1592

LCM of 1587 and 1592 is 2526504

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1587 and 1592. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1587 and 1592.

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 1592


2 1592
2 796
2 398
199 199
1

Prime factors of 1592 are 2,199. Prime factorization of 1592 in exponential form is:

1592 = 23×1991

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1587 and 1592.

LCM(1587,1592) = 23×31×232×1991
LCM(1587,1592) = 2526504

Factors of 1587

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

1, 3, 23, 69, 529, 1587

Factors of 1592

List of positive integer factors of 1592 that divides 1592 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 199, 398, 796, 1592

Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1592 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 1592, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1587,1592) = 1
LCM(1587,1592) = ( 1587 × 1592) / 1
LCM(1587,1592) = 2526504 / 1
LCM(1587,1592) = 2526504

Properties of LCM 1587 and 1592

(i) The LCM of 1592 and 1587 is associative

LCM of 1587 and 1592 = LCM of 1592 and 1587

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1587 and 1592

1. What is the LCM of 1587 and 1592?

Answer: LCM of 1587 and 1592 is 2526504.

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 1592?

Answer: Factors of 1592 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 199, 398, 796, 1592. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1592. The greatest factor of 1592 is 1592.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1587 and 1592?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1587 and 1592 = 2526504

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1587

1587 = 3 x 23 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1592

1592 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 199

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

LCM = 2526504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 x 23 x 199

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1587 and 1592 is 2526504.