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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2528 and 2533 the smallest integer that is 6403424 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2528 and 2533 is 6403424.
LCM(2528,2533) = 6403424
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 2528 and 2533. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2528 and 2533.
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
Prime Factorization of 2533
17 | 2533 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2533 are 17,149. Prime factorization of 2533 in exponential form is:
2533 = 171×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2528 and 2533.
LCM(2528,2533) = 25×171×791×1491
LCM(2528,2533) = 6403424
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
Factors of 2533
List of positive integer factors of 2533 that divides 2533 without a remainder.
1, 17, 149, 2533
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2528 and 2533, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2528,2533) = 1
LCM(2528,2533) = ( 2528 × 2533) / 1
LCM(2528,2533) = 6403424 / 1
LCM(2528,2533) = 6403424
(i) The LCM of 2533 and 2528 is associative
LCM of 2528 and 2533 = LCM of 2533 and 2528
1. What is the LCM of 2528 and 2533?
Answer: LCM of 2528 and 2533 is 6403424.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 2533?
Answer: Factors of 2533 are 1, 17, 149, 2533. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2533. The greatest factor of 2533 is 2533.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2528 and 2533?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2528 and 2533 = 6403424
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2528
2528 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 79
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2533
2533 = 17 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6403424 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17 x 79 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2528 and 2533 is 6403424.