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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2572 and 2577 the smallest integer that is 6628044 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2572 and 2577 is 6628044.
LCM(2572,2577) = 6628044
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 2572 and 2577. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2572 and 2577.
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
Prime Factorization of 2577
3 | 2577 |
859 | 859 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2577 are 3,859. Prime factorization of 2577 in exponential form is:
2577 = 31×8591
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2572 and 2577.
LCM(2572,2577) = 22×31×6431×8591
LCM(2572,2577) = 6628044
Factors of 2572
List of positive integer factors of 2572 that divides 2572 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 643, 1286, 2572
Factors of 2577
List of positive integer factors of 2577 that divides 2577 without a remainder.
1, 3, 859, 2577
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2572 and 2577, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2572,2577) = 1
LCM(2572,2577) = ( 2572 × 2577) / 1
LCM(2572,2577) = 6628044 / 1
LCM(2572,2577) = 6628044
(i) The LCM of 2577 and 2572 is associative
LCM of 2572 and 2577 = LCM of 2577 and 2572
1. What is the LCM of 2572 and 2577?
Answer: LCM of 2572 and 2577 is 6628044.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 2577?
Answer: Factors of 2577 are 1, 3, 859, 2577. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2577. The greatest factor of 2577 is 2577.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2572 and 2577?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2572 and 2577 = 6628044
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2572
2572 = 2 x 2 x 643
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2577
2577 = 3 x 859
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6628044 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 643 x 859
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2572 and 2577 is 6628044.