Least Common Multiple of 44 and 52

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 44 and 52 the smallest integer that is 572 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 52 is 572.

LCM(44,52) = 572

LCM of 44 and 52

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

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Least Common Multiple of 44 and 52

LCM of 44 and 52 is 572

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 44 and 52. First we will calculate the prime factors of 44 and 52.

Prime Factorization of 44


2 44
2 22
11 11
1

Prime factors of 44 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 44 in exponential form is:

44 = 22×111

Prime Factorization of 52


2 52
2 26
13 13
1

Prime factors of 52 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 52 in exponential form is:

52 = 22×131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 44 and 52.

LCM(44,52) = 22×111×131
LCM(44,52) = 572

Factors of 44

List of positive integer factors of 44 that divides 44 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44

Factors of 52

List of positive integer factors of 52 that divides 52 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52

Least Common Multiple of 44 and 52 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 44 and 52, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(44,52) = 4
LCM(44,52) = ( 44 × 52) / 4
LCM(44,52) = 2288 / 4
LCM(44,52) = 572

Properties of LCM 44 and 52

(i) The LCM of 52 and 44 is associative

LCM of 44 and 52 = LCM of 52 and 44

Related Least Common Multiples of 44

Related Least Common Multiples of 52

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 44 and 52

1. What is the LCM of 44 and 52?

Answer: LCM of 44 and 52 is 572.

2. What are the Factors of 44?

Answer: Factors of 44 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44. There are 6 integers that are factors of 44. The greatest factor of 44 is 44.

3. What are the Factors of 52?

Answer: Factors of 52 are 1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52. There are 6 integers that are factors of 52. The greatest factor of 52 is 52.

4. How to Find the LCM of 44 and 52?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 44 and 52 = 572

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 44

44 = 2 x 2 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 52

52 = 2 x 2 x 13

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

LCM = 572 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 44 and 52 is 572.