Least Common Multiple of 533 and 537

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 533 and 537 the smallest integer that is 286221 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 533 and 537 is 286221.

LCM(533,537) = 286221

LCM of 533 and 537

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

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Least Common Multiple of 533 and 537

LCM of 533 and 537 is 286221

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 533 and 537. First we will calculate the prime factors of 533 and 537.

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

Prime Factorization of 537


3 537
179 179
1

Prime factors of 537 are 3,179. Prime factorization of 537 in exponential form is:

537 = 31×1791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 533 and 537.

LCM(533,537) = 31×131×411×1791
LCM(533,537) = 286221

Factors of 533

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

1, 13, 41, 533

Factors of 537

List of positive integer factors of 537 that divides 537 without a remainder.

1, 3, 179, 537

Least Common Multiple of 533 and 537 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 533 and 537, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(533,537) = 1
LCM(533,537) = ( 533 × 537) / 1
LCM(533,537) = 286221 / 1
LCM(533,537) = 286221

Properties of LCM 533 and 537

(i) The LCM of 537 and 533 is associative

LCM of 533 and 537 = LCM of 537 and 533

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 533 and 537

1. What is the LCM of 533 and 537?

Answer: LCM of 533 and 537 is 286221.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 537?

Answer: Factors of 537 are 1, 3, 179, 537. There are 4 integers that are factors of 537. The greatest factor of 537 is 537.

4. How to Find the LCM of 533 and 537?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 533 and 537 = 286221

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 533

533 = 13 x 41

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 537

537 = 3 x 179

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

LCM = 286221 = 3 x 13 x 41 x 179

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 533 and 537 is 286221.