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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2520 and 2528 the smallest integer that is 796320 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2520 and 2528 is 796320.
LCM(2520,2528) = 796320
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 2520 and 2528. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2520 and 2528.
Prime Factorization of 2520
2 | 2520 |
2 | 1260 |
2 | 630 |
3 | 315 |
3 | 105 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2520 are 2, 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 2520 in exponential form is:
2520 = 23×32×51×71
Prime Factorization of 2528
2 | 2528 |
2 | 1264 |
2 | 632 |
2 | 316 |
2 | 158 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2528 are 2,79. Prime factorization of 2528 in exponential form is:
2528 = 25×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2520 and 2528.
LCM(2520,2528) = 25×32×51×71×791
LCM(2520,2528) = 796320
Factors of 2520
List of positive integer factors of 2520 that divides 2520 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45, 56, 60, 63, 70, 72, 84, 90, 105, 120, 126, 140, 168, 180, 210, 252, 280, 315, 360, 420, 504, 630, 840, 1260, 2520
Factors of 2528
List of positive integer factors of 2528 that divides 2528 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 79, 158, 316, 632, 1264, 2528
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2520 and 2528, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2520,2528) = 8
LCM(2520,2528) = ( 2520 × 2528) / 8
LCM(2520,2528) = 6370560 / 8
LCM(2520,2528) = 796320
(i) The LCM of 2528 and 2520 is associative
LCM of 2520 and 2528 = LCM of 2528 and 2520
1. What is the LCM of 2520 and 2528?
Answer: LCM of 2520 and 2528 is 796320.
2. What are the Factors of 2520?
Answer: Factors of 2520 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45, 56, 60, 63, 70, 72, 84, 90, 105, 120, 126, 140, 168, 180, 210, 252, 280, 315, 360, 420, 504, 630, 840, 1260, 2520. There are 48 integers that are factors of 2520. The greatest factor of 2520 is 2520.
3. What are the Factors of 2528?
Answer: Factors of 2528 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 79, 158, 316, 632, 1264, 2528. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2528. The greatest factor of 2528 is 2528.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2520 and 2528?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2520 and 2528 = 796320
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2520
2520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2528
2528 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 796320 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 79
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2520 and 2528 is 796320.