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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2564 and 2572 the smallest integer that is 1648652 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2564 and 2572 is 1648652.
LCM(2564,2572) = 1648652
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 2564 and 2572. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2564 and 2572.
Prime Factorization of 2564
2 | 2564 |
2 | 1282 |
641 | 641 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2564 are 2,641. Prime factorization of 2564 in exponential form is:
2564 = 22×6411
Prime Factorization of 2572
2 | 2572 |
2 | 1286 |
643 | 643 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2572 are 2,643. Prime factorization of 2572 in exponential form is:
2572 = 22×6431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2564 and 2572.
LCM(2564,2572) = 22×6411×6431
LCM(2564,2572) = 1648652
Factors of 2564
List of positive integer factors of 2564 that divides 2564 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 641, 1282, 2564
Factors of 2572
List of positive integer factors of 2572 that divides 2572 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 643, 1286, 2572
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2564 and 2572, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2564,2572) = 4
LCM(2564,2572) = ( 2564 × 2572) / 4
LCM(2564,2572) = 6594608 / 4
LCM(2564,2572) = 1648652
(i) The LCM of 2572 and 2564 is associative
LCM of 2564 and 2572 = LCM of 2572 and 2564
1. What is the LCM of 2564 and 2572?
Answer: LCM of 2564 and 2572 is 1648652.
2. What are the Factors of 2564?
Answer: Factors of 2564 are 1, 2, 4, 641, 1282, 2564. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2564. The greatest factor of 2564 is 2564.
3. What are the Factors of 2572?
Answer: Factors of 2572 are 1, 2, 4, 643, 1286, 2572. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2572. The greatest factor of 2572 is 2572.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2564 and 2572?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2564 and 2572 = 1648652
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2564
2564 = 2 x 2 x 641
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2572
2572 = 2 x 2 x 643
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1648652 = 2 x 2 x 641 x 643
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2564 and 2572 is 1648652.