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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2548 and 2555 the smallest integer that is 930020 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2548 and 2555 is 930020.
LCM(2548,2555) = 930020
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 2548 and 2555. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2548 and 2555.
Prime Factorization of 2548
2 | 2548 |
2 | 1274 |
7 | 637 |
7 | 91 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2548 are 2, 7,13. Prime factorization of 2548 in exponential form is:
2548 = 22×72×131
Prime Factorization of 2555
5 | 2555 |
7 | 511 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2555 are 5, 7,73. Prime factorization of 2555 in exponential form is:
2555 = 51×71×731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2548 and 2555.
LCM(2548,2555) = 22×51×72×131×731
LCM(2548,2555) = 930020
Factors of 2548
List of positive integer factors of 2548 that divides 2548 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 13, 14, 26, 28, 49, 52, 91, 98, 182, 196, 364, 637, 1274, 2548
Factors of 2555
List of positive integer factors of 2555 that divides 2555 without a remainder.
1, 5, 7, 35, 73, 365, 511, 2555
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2548 and 2555, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2548,2555) = 7
LCM(2548,2555) = ( 2548 × 2555) / 7
LCM(2548,2555) = 6510140 / 7
LCM(2548,2555) = 930020
(i) The LCM of 2555 and 2548 is associative
LCM of 2548 and 2555 = LCM of 2555 and 2548
1. What is the LCM of 2548 and 2555?
Answer: LCM of 2548 and 2555 is 930020.
2. What are the Factors of 2548?
Answer: Factors of 2548 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 13, 14, 26, 28, 49, 52, 91, 98, 182, 196, 364, 637, 1274, 2548. There are 18 integers that are factors of 2548. The greatest factor of 2548 is 2548.
3. What are the Factors of 2555?
Answer: Factors of 2555 are 1, 5, 7, 35, 73, 365, 511, 2555. There are 8 integers that are factors of 2555. The greatest factor of 2555 is 2555.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2548 and 2555?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2548 and 2555 = 930020
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2548
2548 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 7 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2555
2555 = 5 x 7 x 73
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 930020 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 13 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2548 and 2555 is 930020.