Least Common Multiple of 520 and 524

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 520 and 524 the smallest integer that is 68120 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 520 and 524 is 68120.

LCM(520,524) = 68120

LCM of 520 and 524

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

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Least Common Multiple of 520 and 524

LCM of 520 and 524 is 68120

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 520 and 524. First we will calculate the prime factors of 520 and 524.

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

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 520 and 524.

LCM(520,524) = 23×51×131×1311
LCM(520,524) = 68120

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

Factors of 524

List of positive integer factors of 524 that divides 524 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 131, 262, 524

Least Common Multiple of 520 and 524 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 520 and 524, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(520,524) = 4
LCM(520,524) = ( 520 × 524) / 4
LCM(520,524) = 272480 / 4
LCM(520,524) = 68120

Properties of LCM 520 and 524

(i) The LCM of 524 and 520 is associative

LCM of 520 and 524 = LCM of 524 and 520

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 520 and 524

1. What is the LCM of 520 and 524?

Answer: LCM of 520 and 524 is 68120.

2. 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.

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 520 and 524?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 520 and 524 = 68120

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 520

520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 13

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 = 68120 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 13 x 131

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 520 and 524 is 68120.