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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 511 and 516 the smallest integer that is 263676 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 511 and 516 is 263676.
LCM(511,516) = 263676
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 511 and 516. First we will calculate the prime factors of 511 and 516.
Prime Factorization of 511
7 | 511 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 511 are 7,73. Prime factorization of 511 in exponential form is:
511 = 71×731
Prime Factorization of 516
2 | 516 |
2 | 258 |
3 | 129 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 516 are 2, 3,43. Prime factorization of 516 in exponential form is:
516 = 22×31×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 511 and 516.
LCM(511,516) = 22×31×71×431×731
LCM(511,516) = 263676
Factors of 511
List of positive integer factors of 511 that divides 511 without a remainder.
1, 7, 73, 511
Factors of 516
List of positive integer factors of 516 that divides 516 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 43, 86, 129, 172, 258, 516
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 511 and 516, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(511,516) = 1
LCM(511,516) = ( 511 × 516) / 1
LCM(511,516) = 263676 / 1
LCM(511,516) = 263676
(i) The LCM of 516 and 511 is associative
LCM of 511 and 516 = LCM of 516 and 511
1. What is the LCM of 511 and 516?
Answer: LCM of 511 and 516 is 263676.
2. What are the Factors of 511?
Answer: Factors of 511 are 1, 7, 73, 511. There are 4 integers that are factors of 511. The greatest factor of 511 is 511.
3. What are the Factors of 516?
Answer: Factors of 516 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 43, 86, 129, 172, 258, 516. There are 12 integers that are factors of 516. The greatest factor of 516 is 516.
4. How to Find the LCM of 511 and 516?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 511 and 516 = 263676
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 511
511 = 7 x 73
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 516
516 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 263676 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 43 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 511 and 516 is 263676.