Least Common Multiple of 3542 and 3550

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3542 and 3550 the smallest integer that is 6287050 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3542 and 3550 is 6287050.

LCM(3542,3550) = 6287050

LCM of 3542 and 3550

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3542 and 3550

LCM of 3542 and 3550 is 6287050

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3542 and 3550. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3542 and 3550.

Prime Factorization of 3542


2 3542
7 1771
11 253
23 23
1

Prime factors of 3542 are 2, 7, 11,23. Prime factorization of 3542 in exponential form is:

3542 = 21×71×111×231

Prime Factorization of 3550


2 3550
5 1775
5 355
71 71
1

Prime factors of 3550 are 2, 5,71. Prime factorization of 3550 in exponential form is:

3550 = 21×52×711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3542 and 3550.

LCM(3542,3550) = 21×52×71×111×231×711
LCM(3542,3550) = 6287050

Factors of 3542

List of positive integer factors of 3542 that divides 3542 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 11, 14, 22, 23, 46, 77, 154, 161, 253, 322, 506, 1771, 3542

Factors of 3550

List of positive integer factors of 3550 that divides 3550 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 71, 142, 355, 710, 1775, 3550

Least Common Multiple of 3542 and 3550 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3542 and 3550, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3542,3550) = 2
LCM(3542,3550) = ( 3542 × 3550) / 2
LCM(3542,3550) = 12574100 / 2
LCM(3542,3550) = 6287050

Properties of LCM 3542 and 3550

(i) The LCM of 3550 and 3542 is associative

LCM of 3542 and 3550 = LCM of 3550 and 3542

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3542 and 3550

1. What is the LCM of 3542 and 3550?

Answer: LCM of 3542 and 3550 is 6287050.

2. What are the Factors of 3542?

Answer: Factors of 3542 are 1, 2, 7, 11, 14, 22, 23, 46, 77, 154, 161, 253, 322, 506, 1771, 3542. There are 16 integers that are factors of 3542. The greatest factor of 3542 is 3542.

3. What are the Factors of 3550?

Answer: Factors of 3550 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 71, 142, 355, 710, 1775, 3550. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3550. The greatest factor of 3550 is 3550.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3542 and 3550?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3542 and 3550 = 6287050

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3542

3542 = 2 x 7 x 11 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3550

3550 = 2 x 5 x 5 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 = 6287050 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 11 x 23 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3542 and 3550 is 6287050.