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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5326 and 5331 the smallest integer that is 28392906 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5326 and 5331 is 28392906.
LCM(5326,5331) = 28392906
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 5326 and 5331. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5326 and 5331.
Prime Factorization of 5326
2 | 5326 |
2663 | 2663 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5326 are 2,2663. Prime factorization of 5326 in exponential form is:
5326 = 21×26631
Prime Factorization of 5331
3 | 5331 |
1777 | 1777 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5331 are 3,1777. Prime factorization of 5331 in exponential form is:
5331 = 31×17771
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5326 and 5331.
LCM(5326,5331) = 21×31×17771×26631
LCM(5326,5331) = 28392906
Factors of 5326
List of positive integer factors of 5326 that divides 5326 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2663, 5326
Factors of 5331
List of positive integer factors of 5331 that divides 5331 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1777, 5331
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5326 and 5331, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5326,5331) = 1
LCM(5326,5331) = ( 5326 × 5331) / 1
LCM(5326,5331) = 28392906 / 1
LCM(5326,5331) = 28392906
(i) The LCM of 5331 and 5326 is associative
LCM of 5326 and 5331 = LCM of 5331 and 5326
1. What is the LCM of 5326 and 5331?
Answer: LCM of 5326 and 5331 is 28392906.
2. What are the Factors of 5326?
Answer: Factors of 5326 are 1, 2, 2663, 5326. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5326. The greatest factor of 5326 is 5326.
3. What are the Factors of 5331?
Answer: Factors of 5331 are 1, 3, 1777, 5331. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5331. The greatest factor of 5331 is 5331.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5326 and 5331?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5326 and 5331 = 28392906
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5326
5326 = 2 x 2663
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5331
5331 = 3 x 1777
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 28392906 = 2 x 3 x 1777 x 2663
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5326 and 5331 is 28392906.