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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 518 and 526 the smallest integer that is 136234 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 518 and 526 is 136234.
LCM(518,526) = 136234
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 518 and 526. First we will calculate the prime factors of 518 and 526.
Prime Factorization of 518
2 | 518 |
7 | 259 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 518 are 2, 7,37. Prime factorization of 518 in exponential form is:
518 = 21×71×371
Prime Factorization of 526
2 | 526 |
263 | 263 |
1 |
Prime factors of 526 are 2,263. Prime factorization of 526 in exponential form is:
526 = 21×2631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 518 and 526.
LCM(518,526) = 21×71×371×2631
LCM(518,526) = 136234
Factors of 518
List of positive integer factors of 518 that divides 518 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 37, 74, 259, 518
Factors of 526
List of positive integer factors of 526 that divides 526 without a remainder.
1, 2, 263, 526
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 518 and 526, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(518,526) = 2
LCM(518,526) = ( 518 × 526) / 2
LCM(518,526) = 272468 / 2
LCM(518,526) = 136234
(i) The LCM of 526 and 518 is associative
LCM of 518 and 526 = LCM of 526 and 518
1. What is the LCM of 518 and 526?
Answer: LCM of 518 and 526 is 136234.
2. What are the Factors of 518?
Answer: Factors of 518 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 37, 74, 259, 518. There are 8 integers that are factors of 518. The greatest factor of 518 is 518.
3. What are the Factors of 526?
Answer: Factors of 526 are 1, 2, 263, 526. There are 4 integers that are factors of 526. The greatest factor of 526 is 526.
4. How to Find the LCM of 518 and 526?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 518 and 526 = 136234
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 518
518 = 2 x 7 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 526
526 = 2 x 263
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 136234 = 2 x 7 x 37 x 263
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 518 and 526 is 136234.