Least Common Multiple of 52 and 55

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 52 and 55 the smallest integer that is 2860 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 55 is 2860.

LCM(52,55) = 2860

LCM of 52 and 55

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 52 and 55

LCM of 52 and 55 is 2860

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 52 and 55. First we will calculate the prime factors of 52 and 55.

Prime Factorization of 52


2 52
2 26
13 13
1

Prime factors of 52 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 52 in exponential form is:

52 = 22×131

Prime Factorization of 55


5 55
11 11
1

Prime factors of 55 are 5,11. Prime factorization of 55 in exponential form is:

55 = 51×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 52 and 55.

LCM(52,55) = 22×51×111×131
LCM(52,55) = 2860

Factors of 52

List of positive integer factors of 52 that divides 52 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52

Factors of 55

List of positive integer factors of 55 that divides 55 without a remainder.

1, 5, 11, 55

Least Common Multiple of 52 and 55 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 52 and 55, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(52,55) = 1
LCM(52,55) = ( 52 × 55) / 1
LCM(52,55) = 2860 / 1
LCM(52,55) = 2860

Properties of LCM 52 and 55

(i) The LCM of 55 and 52 is associative

LCM of 52 and 55 = LCM of 55 and 52

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 52 and 55

1. What is the LCM of 52 and 55?

Answer: LCM of 52 and 55 is 2860.

2. What are the Factors of 52?

Answer: Factors of 52 are 1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52. There are 6 integers that are factors of 52. The greatest factor of 52 is 52.

3. What are the Factors of 55?

Answer: Factors of 55 are 1, 5, 11, 55. There are 4 integers that are factors of 55. The greatest factor of 55 is 55.

4. How to Find the LCM of 52 and 55?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 52 and 55 = 2860

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 52

52 = 2 x 2 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 55

55 = 5 x 11

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2860 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 52 and 55 is 2860.