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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2551 and 2559 the smallest integer that is 6528009 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2551 and 2559 is 6528009.
LCM(2551,2559) = 6528009
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 2551 and 2559. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2551 and 2559.
Prime Factorization of 2551
2551 | 2551 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2551 are 2551. Prime factorization of 2551 in exponential form is:
2551 = 25511
Prime Factorization of 2559
3 | 2559 |
853 | 853 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2559 are 3,853. Prime factorization of 2559 in exponential form is:
2559 = 31×8531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2551 and 2559.
LCM(2551,2559) = 31×8531×25511
LCM(2551,2559) = 6528009
Factors of 2551
List of positive integer factors of 2551 that divides 2551 without a remainder.
1, 2551
Factors of 2559
List of positive integer factors of 2559 that divides 2559 without a remainder.
1, 3, 853, 2559
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2551 and 2559, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2551,2559) = 1
LCM(2551,2559) = ( 2551 × 2559) / 1
LCM(2551,2559) = 6528009 / 1
LCM(2551,2559) = 6528009
(i) The LCM of 2559 and 2551 is associative
LCM of 2551 and 2559 = LCM of 2559 and 2551
1. What is the LCM of 2551 and 2559?
Answer: LCM of 2551 and 2559 is 6528009.
2. What are the Factors of 2551?
Answer: Factors of 2551 are 1, 2551. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2551. The greatest factor of 2551 is 2551.
3. What are the Factors of 2559?
Answer: Factors of 2559 are 1, 3, 853, 2559. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2559. The greatest factor of 2559 is 2559.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2551 and 2559?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2551 and 2559 = 6528009
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2551
2551 = 2551
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2559
2559 = 3 x 853
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6528009 = 3 x 853 x 2551
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2551 and 2559 is 6528009.