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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1588 and 1594 the smallest integer that is 1265636 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1588 and 1594 is 1265636.
LCM(1588,1594) = 1265636
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1588 and 1594. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1588 and 1594.
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
Prime Factorization of 1594
2 | 1594 |
797 | 797 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1594 are 2,797. Prime factorization of 1594 in exponential form is:
1594 = 21×7971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1588 and 1594.
LCM(1588,1594) = 22×3971×7971
LCM(1588,1594) = 1265636
Factors of 1588
List of positive integer factors of 1588 that divides 1588 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 397, 794, 1588
Factors of 1594
List of positive integer factors of 1594 that divides 1594 without a remainder.
1, 2, 797, 1594
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1588 and 1594, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1588,1594) = 2
LCM(1588,1594) = ( 1588 × 1594) / 2
LCM(1588,1594) = 2531272 / 2
LCM(1588,1594) = 1265636
(i) The LCM of 1594 and 1588 is associative
LCM of 1588 and 1594 = LCM of 1594 and 1588
1. What is the LCM of 1588 and 1594?
Answer: LCM of 1588 and 1594 is 1265636.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 1594?
Answer: Factors of 1594 are 1, 2, 797, 1594. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1594. The greatest factor of 1594 is 1594.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1588 and 1594?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1588 and 1594 = 1265636
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1588
1588 = 2 x 2 x 397
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1594
1594 = 2 x 797
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1265636 = 2 x 2 x 397 x 797
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1588 and 1594 is 1265636.