Least Common Multiple of 50 and 54

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 50 and 54 the smallest integer that is 1350 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 54 is 1350.

LCM(50,54) = 1350

LCM of 50 and 54

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

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Least Common Multiple of 50 and 54

LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 50 and 54. First we will calculate the prime factors of 50 and 54.

Prime Factorization of 50


2 50
5 25
5 5
1

Prime factors of 50 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 50 in exponential form is:

50 = 21×52

Prime Factorization of 54


2 54
3 27
3 9
3 3
1

Prime factors of 54 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 54 in exponential form is:

54 = 21×33

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 50 and 54.

LCM(50,54) = 21×33×52
LCM(50,54) = 1350

Factors of 50

List of positive integer factors of 50 that divides 50 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50

Factors of 54

List of positive integer factors of 54 that divides 54 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54

Least Common Multiple of 50 and 54 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 50 and 54, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(50,54) = 2
LCM(50,54) = ( 50 × 54) / 2
LCM(50,54) = 2700 / 2
LCM(50,54) = 1350

Properties of LCM 50 and 54

(i) The LCM of 54 and 50 is associative

LCM of 50 and 54 = LCM of 54 and 50

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 50 and 54

1. What is the LCM of 50 and 54?

Answer: LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350.

2. What are the Factors of 50?

Answer: Factors of 50 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50. There are 6 integers that are factors of 50. The greatest factor of 50 is 50.

3. What are the Factors of 54?

Answer: Factors of 54 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54. There are 8 integers that are factors of 54. The greatest factor of 54 is 54.

4. How to Find the LCM of 50 and 54?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 50 and 54 = 1350

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 50

50 = 2 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 54

54 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3

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

LCM = 1350 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 50 and 54 is 1350.