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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 522 and 524 the smallest integer that is 136764 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 522 and 524 is 136764.
LCM(522,524) = 136764
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 522 and 524. First we will calculate the prime factors of 522 and 524.
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
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 522 and 524.
LCM(522,524) = 22×32×291×1311
LCM(522,524) = 136764
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
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 522 and 524, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(522,524) = 2
LCM(522,524) = ( 522 × 524) / 2
LCM(522,524) = 273528 / 2
LCM(522,524) = 136764
(i) The LCM of 524 and 522 is associative
LCM of 522 and 524 = LCM of 524 and 522
1. What is the LCM of 522 and 524?
Answer: LCM of 522 and 524 is 136764.
2. 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.
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 522 and 524?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 522 and 524 = 136764
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 522
522 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 29
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 = 136764 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 29 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 522 and 524 is 136764.