Least Common Multiple of 526 and 533

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 526 and 533 the smallest integer that is 280358 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 526 and 533 is 280358.

LCM(526,533) = 280358

LCM of 526 and 533

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 526 and 533

LCM of 526 and 533 is 280358

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 526 and 533. First we will calculate the prime factors of 526 and 533.

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

Prime Factorization of 533


13 533
41 41
1

Prime factors of 533 are 13,41. Prime factorization of 533 in exponential form is:

533 = 131×411

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 526 and 533.

LCM(526,533) = 21×131×411×2631
LCM(526,533) = 280358

Factors of 526

List of positive integer factors of 526 that divides 526 without a remainder.

1, 2, 263, 526

Factors of 533

List of positive integer factors of 533 that divides 533 without a remainder.

1, 13, 41, 533

Least Common Multiple of 526 and 533 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 526 and 533, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(526,533) = 1
LCM(526,533) = ( 526 × 533) / 1
LCM(526,533) = 280358 / 1
LCM(526,533) = 280358

Properties of LCM 526 and 533

(i) The LCM of 533 and 526 is associative

LCM of 526 and 533 = LCM of 533 and 526

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 526 and 533

1. What is the LCM of 526 and 533?

Answer: LCM of 526 and 533 is 280358.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 533?

Answer: Factors of 533 are 1, 13, 41, 533. There are 4 integers that are factors of 533. The greatest factor of 533 is 533.

4. How to Find the LCM of 526 and 533?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 526 and 533 = 280358

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 526

526 = 2 x 263

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 533

533 = 13 x 41

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

LCM = 280358 = 2 x 13 x 41 x 263

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 526 and 533 is 280358.