Least Common Multiple of 2562 and 2568

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2562 and 2568 the smallest integer that is 1096536 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2562 and 2568 is 1096536.

LCM(2562,2568) = 1096536

LCM of 2562 and 2568

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2562 and 2568

LCM of 2562 and 2568 is 1096536

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2562 and 2568. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2562 and 2568.

Prime Factorization of 2562


2 2562
3 1281
7 427
61 61
1

Prime factors of 2562 are 2, 3, 7,61. Prime factorization of 2562 in exponential form is:

2562 = 21×31×71×611

Prime Factorization of 2568


2 2568
2 1284
2 642
3 321
107 107
1

Prime factors of 2568 are 2, 3,107. Prime factorization of 2568 in exponential form is:

2568 = 23×31×1071

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2562 and 2568.

LCM(2562,2568) = 23×31×71×611×1071
LCM(2562,2568) = 1096536

Factors of 2562

List of positive integer factors of 2562 that divides 2562 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 61, 122, 183, 366, 427, 854, 1281, 2562

Factors of 2568

List of positive integer factors of 2568 that divides 2568 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 107, 214, 321, 428, 642, 856, 1284, 2568

Least Common Multiple of 2562 and 2568 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2562 and 2568, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2562,2568) = 6
LCM(2562,2568) = ( 2562 × 2568) / 6
LCM(2562,2568) = 6579216 / 6
LCM(2562,2568) = 1096536

Properties of LCM 2562 and 2568

(i) The LCM of 2568 and 2562 is associative

LCM of 2562 and 2568 = LCM of 2568 and 2562

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2562 and 2568

1. What is the LCM of 2562 and 2568?

Answer: LCM of 2562 and 2568 is 1096536.

2. What are the Factors of 2562?

Answer: Factors of 2562 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 61, 122, 183, 366, 427, 854, 1281, 2562. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2562. The greatest factor of 2562 is 2562.

3. What are the Factors of 2568?

Answer: Factors of 2568 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 107, 214, 321, 428, 642, 856, 1284, 2568. There are 16 integers that are factors of 2568. The greatest factor of 2568 is 2568.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2562 and 2568?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2562 and 2568 = 1096536

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2562

2562 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 61

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2568

2568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 107

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

LCM = 1096536 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 61 x 107

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2562 and 2568 is 1096536.