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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 517 and 524 the smallest integer that is 270908 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 517 and 524 is 270908.
LCM(517,524) = 270908
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 517 and 524. First we will calculate the prime factors of 517 and 524.
Prime Factorization of 517
11 | 517 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 517 are 11,47. Prime factorization of 517 in exponential form is:
517 = 111×471
Prime Factorization of 524
2 | 524 |
2 | 262 |
131 | 131 |
1 |
Prime factors of 524 are 2,131. Prime factorization of 524 in exponential form is:
524 = 22×1311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 517 and 524.
LCM(517,524) = 22×111×471×1311
LCM(517,524) = 270908
Factors of 517
List of positive integer factors of 517 that divides 517 without a remainder.
1, 11, 47, 517
Factors of 524
List of positive integer factors of 524 that divides 524 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 131, 262, 524
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 517 and 524, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(517,524) = 1
LCM(517,524) = ( 517 × 524) / 1
LCM(517,524) = 270908 / 1
LCM(517,524) = 270908
(i) The LCM of 524 and 517 is associative
LCM of 517 and 524 = LCM of 524 and 517
1. What is the LCM of 517 and 524?
Answer: LCM of 517 and 524 is 270908.
2. What are the Factors of 517?
Answer: Factors of 517 are 1, 11, 47, 517. There are 4 integers that are factors of 517. The greatest factor of 517 is 517.
3. What are the Factors of 524?
Answer: Factors of 524 are 1, 2, 4, 131, 262, 524. There are 6 integers that are factors of 524. The greatest factor of 524 is 524.
4. How to Find the LCM of 517 and 524?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 517 and 524 = 270908
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 517
517 = 11 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 524
524 = 2 x 2 x 131
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 270908 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 47 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 517 and 524 is 270908.