Least Common Multiple of 53 and 54

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 53 and 54 the smallest integer that is 2862 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 54 is 2862.

LCM(53,54) = 2862

LCM of 53 and 54

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 53 and 54

LCM of 53 and 54 is 2862

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 53 and 54. First we will calculate the prime factors of 53 and 54.

Prime Factorization of 53


53 53
1

Prime factors of 53 are 53. Prime factorization of 53 in exponential form is:

53 = 531

Prime Factorization of 54


2 54
3 27
3 9
3 3
1

Prime factors of 54 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 54 in exponential form is:

54 = 21×33

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 53 and 54.

LCM(53,54) = 21×33×531
LCM(53,54) = 2862

Factors of 53

List of positive integer factors of 53 that divides 53 without a remainder.

1, 53

Factors of 54

List of positive integer factors of 54 that divides 54 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54

Least Common Multiple of 53 and 54 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 53 and 54, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(53,54) = 1
LCM(53,54) = ( 53 × 54) / 1
LCM(53,54) = 2862 / 1
LCM(53,54) = 2862

Properties of LCM 53 and 54

(i) The LCM of 54 and 53 is associative

LCM of 53 and 54 = LCM of 54 and 53

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 53 and 54

1. What is the LCM of 53 and 54?

Answer: LCM of 53 and 54 is 2862.

2. What are the Factors of 53?

Answer: Factors of 53 are 1, 53. There are 2 integers that are factors of 53. The greatest factor of 53 is 53.

3. What are the Factors of 54?

Answer: Factors of 54 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54. There are 8 integers that are factors of 54. The greatest factor of 54 is 54.

4. How to Find the LCM of 53 and 54?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 53 and 54 = 2862

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 53

53 = 53

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 54

54 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3

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

LCM = 2862 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 53

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 53 and 54 is 2862.