Least Common Multiple of 2550 and 2556

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2550 and 2556 the smallest integer that is 1086300 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2550 and 2556 is 1086300.

LCM(2550,2556) = 1086300

LCM of 2550 and 2556

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 2550 and 2556

LCM of 2550 and 2556 is 1086300

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2550 and 2556. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2550 and 2556.

Prime Factorization of 2550


2 2550
3 1275
5 425
5 85
17 17
1

Prime factors of 2550 are 2, 3, 5,17. Prime factorization of 2550 in exponential form is:

2550 = 21×31×52×171

Prime Factorization of 2556


2 2556
2 1278
3 639
3 213
71 71
1

Prime factors of 2556 are 2, 3,71. Prime factorization of 2556 in exponential form is:

2556 = 22×32×711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2550 and 2556.

LCM(2550,2556) = 22×32×52×171×711
LCM(2550,2556) = 1086300

Factors of 2550

List of positive integer factors of 2550 that divides 2550 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17, 25, 30, 34, 50, 51, 75, 85, 102, 150, 170, 255, 425, 510, 850, 1275, 2550

Factors of 2556

List of positive integer factors of 2556 that divides 2556 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36, 71, 142, 213, 284, 426, 639, 852, 1278, 2556

Least Common Multiple of 2550 and 2556 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2550 and 2556, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2550,2556) = 6
LCM(2550,2556) = ( 2550 × 2556) / 6
LCM(2550,2556) = 6517800 / 6
LCM(2550,2556) = 1086300

Properties of LCM 2550 and 2556

(i) The LCM of 2556 and 2550 is associative

LCM of 2550 and 2556 = LCM of 2556 and 2550

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2550 and 2556

1. What is the LCM of 2550 and 2556?

Answer: LCM of 2550 and 2556 is 1086300.

2. What are the Factors of 2550?

Answer: Factors of 2550 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17, 25, 30, 34, 50, 51, 75, 85, 102, 150, 170, 255, 425, 510, 850, 1275, 2550. There are 24 integers that are factors of 2550. The greatest factor of 2550 is 2550.

3. What are the Factors of 2556?

Answer: Factors of 2556 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36, 71, 142, 213, 284, 426, 639, 852, 1278, 2556. There are 18 integers that are factors of 2556. The greatest factor of 2556 is 2556.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2550 and 2556?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2550 and 2556 = 1086300

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2550

2550 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2556

2556 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 71

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 1086300 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 17 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2550 and 2556 is 1086300.