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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 515 and 522 the smallest integer that is 268830 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 515 and 522 is 268830.
LCM(515,522) = 268830
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 515 and 522. First we will calculate the prime factors of 515 and 522.
Prime Factorization of 515
5 | 515 |
103 | 103 |
1 |
Prime factors of 515 are 5,103. Prime factorization of 515 in exponential form is:
515 = 51×1031
Prime Factorization of 522
2 | 522 |
3 | 261 |
3 | 87 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 522 are 2, 3,29. Prime factorization of 522 in exponential form is:
522 = 21×32×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 515 and 522.
LCM(515,522) = 21×32×51×291×1031
LCM(515,522) = 268830
Factors of 515
List of positive integer factors of 515 that divides 515 without a remainder.
1, 5, 103, 515
Factors of 522
List of positive integer factors of 522 that divides 522 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 29, 58, 87, 174, 261, 522
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 515 and 522, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(515,522) = 1
LCM(515,522) = ( 515 × 522) / 1
LCM(515,522) = 268830 / 1
LCM(515,522) = 268830
(i) The LCM of 522 and 515 is associative
LCM of 515 and 522 = LCM of 522 and 515
1. What is the LCM of 515 and 522?
Answer: LCM of 515 and 522 is 268830.
2. What are the Factors of 515?
Answer: Factors of 515 are 1, 5, 103, 515. There are 4 integers that are factors of 515. The greatest factor of 515 is 515.
3. What are the Factors of 522?
Answer: Factors of 522 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 29, 58, 87, 174, 261, 522. There are 12 integers that are factors of 522. The greatest factor of 522 is 522.
4. How to Find the LCM of 515 and 522?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 515 and 522 = 268830
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 515
515 = 5 x 103
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 522
522 = 2 x 3 x 3 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 = 268830 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 29 x 103
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 515 and 522 is 268830.