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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2549 and 2557 the smallest integer that is 6517793 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2549 and 2557 is 6517793.
LCM(2549,2557) = 6517793
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 2549 and 2557. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2549 and 2557.
Prime Factorization of 2549
2549 | 2549 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2549 are 2549. Prime factorization of 2549 in exponential form is:
2549 = 25491
Prime Factorization of 2557
2557 | 2557 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2557 are 2557. Prime factorization of 2557 in exponential form is:
2557 = 25571
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2549 and 2557.
LCM(2549,2557) = 25491×25571
LCM(2549,2557) = 6517793
Factors of 2549
List of positive integer factors of 2549 that divides 2549 without a remainder.
1, 2549
Factors of 2557
List of positive integer factors of 2557 that divides 2557 without a remainder.
1, 2557
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2549 and 2557, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2549,2557) = 1
LCM(2549,2557) = ( 2549 × 2557) / 1
LCM(2549,2557) = 6517793 / 1
LCM(2549,2557) = 6517793
(i) The LCM of 2557 and 2549 is associative
LCM of 2549 and 2557 = LCM of 2557 and 2549
1. What is the LCM of 2549 and 2557?
Answer: LCM of 2549 and 2557 is 6517793.
2. What are the Factors of 2549?
Answer: Factors of 2549 are 1, 2549. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2549. The greatest factor of 2549 is 2549.
3. What are the Factors of 2557?
Answer: Factors of 2557 are 1, 2557. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2557. The greatest factor of 2557 is 2557.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2549 and 2557?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2549 and 2557 = 6517793
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2549
2549 = 2549
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2557
2557 = 2557
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6517793 = 2549 x 2557
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2549 and 2557 is 6517793.