Least Common Multiple of 50 and 58

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 58 the smallest integer that is 1450 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 58 is 1450.

LCM(50,58) = 1450

LCM of 50 and 58

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 50 and 58

LCM of 50 and 58 is 1450

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 50 and 58. First we will calculate the prime factors of 50 and 58.

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 58


2 58
29 29
1

Prime factors of 58 are 2,29. Prime factorization of 58 in exponential form is:

58 = 21×291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 50 and 58.

LCM(50,58) = 21×52×291
LCM(50,58) = 1450

Factors of 50

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

1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50

Factors of 58

List of positive integer factors of 58 that divides 58 without a remainder.

1, 2, 29, 58

Least Common Multiple of 50 and 58 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 58, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(50,58) = 2
LCM(50,58) = ( 50 × 58) / 2
LCM(50,58) = 2900 / 2
LCM(50,58) = 1450

Properties of LCM 50 and 58

(i) The LCM of 58 and 50 is associative

LCM of 50 and 58 = LCM of 58 and 50

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 50 and 58

1. What is the LCM of 50 and 58?

Answer: LCM of 50 and 58 is 1450.

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 58?

Answer: Factors of 58 are 1, 2, 29, 58. There are 4 integers that are factors of 58. The greatest factor of 58 is 58.

4. How to Find the LCM of 50 and 58?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 50 and 58 = 1450

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 50

50 = 2 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 58

58 = 2 x 29

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

LCM = 1450 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 29

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 50 and 58 is 1450.