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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 514 and 520 the smallest integer that is 133640 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 514 and 520 is 133640.
LCM(514,520) = 133640
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 514 and 520. First we will calculate the prime factors of 514 and 520.
Prime Factorization of 514
2 | 514 |
257 | 257 |
1 |
Prime factors of 514 are 2,257. Prime factorization of 514 in exponential form is:
514 = 21×2571
Prime Factorization of 520
2 | 520 |
2 | 260 |
2 | 130 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 520 are 2, 5,13. Prime factorization of 520 in exponential form is:
520 = 23×51×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 514 and 520.
LCM(514,520) = 23×51×131×2571
LCM(514,520) = 133640
Factors of 514
List of positive integer factors of 514 that divides 514 without a remainder.
1, 2, 257, 514
Factors of 520
List of positive integer factors of 520 that divides 520 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 20, 26, 40, 52, 65, 104, 130, 260, 520
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 514 and 520, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(514,520) = 2
LCM(514,520) = ( 514 × 520) / 2
LCM(514,520) = 267280 / 2
LCM(514,520) = 133640
(i) The LCM of 520 and 514 is associative
LCM of 514 and 520 = LCM of 520 and 514
1. What is the LCM of 514 and 520?
Answer: LCM of 514 and 520 is 133640.
2. What are the Factors of 514?
Answer: Factors of 514 are 1, 2, 257, 514. There are 4 integers that are factors of 514. The greatest factor of 514 is 514.
3. What are the Factors of 520?
Answer: Factors of 520 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 20, 26, 40, 52, 65, 104, 130, 260, 520. There are 16 integers that are factors of 520. The greatest factor of 520 is 520.
4. How to Find the LCM of 514 and 520?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 514 and 520 = 133640
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 514
514 = 2 x 257
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 520
520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 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 = 133640 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 13 x 257
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 514 and 520 is 133640.