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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 523 and 525 the smallest integer that is 274575 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 523 and 525 is 274575.
LCM(523,525) = 274575
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 523 and 525. First we will calculate the prime factors of 523 and 525.
Prime Factorization of 523
523 | 523 |
1 |
Prime factors of 523 are 523. Prime factorization of 523 in exponential form is:
523 = 5231
Prime Factorization of 525
3 | 525 |
5 | 175 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 525 are 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 525 in exponential form is:
525 = 31×52×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 523 and 525.
LCM(523,525) = 31×52×71×5231
LCM(523,525) = 274575
Factors of 523
List of positive integer factors of 523 that divides 523 without a remainder.
1, 523
Factors of 525
List of positive integer factors of 525 that divides 525 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 21, 25, 35, 75, 105, 175, 525
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 523 and 525, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(523,525) = 1
LCM(523,525) = ( 523 × 525) / 1
LCM(523,525) = 274575 / 1
LCM(523,525) = 274575
(i) The LCM of 525 and 523 is associative
LCM of 523 and 525 = LCM of 525 and 523
1. What is the LCM of 523 and 525?
Answer: LCM of 523 and 525 is 274575.
2. What are the Factors of 523?
Answer: Factors of 523 are 1, 523. There are 2 integers that are factors of 523. The greatest factor of 523 is 523.
3. What are the Factors of 525?
Answer: Factors of 525 are 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 21, 25, 35, 75, 105, 175, 525. There are 12 integers that are factors of 525. The greatest factor of 525 is 525.
4. How to Find the LCM of 523 and 525?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 523 and 525 = 274575
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 523
523 = 523
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 525
525 = 3 x 5 x 5 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 274575 = 3 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 523
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 523 and 525 is 274575.