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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 534 and 538 the smallest integer that is 143646 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 534 and 538 is 143646.
LCM(534,538) = 143646
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 534 and 538. First we will calculate the prime factors of 534 and 538.
Prime Factorization of 534
2 | 534 |
3 | 267 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 534 are 2, 3,89. Prime factorization of 534 in exponential form is:
534 = 21×31×891
Prime Factorization of 538
2 | 538 |
269 | 269 |
1 |
Prime factors of 538 are 2,269. Prime factorization of 538 in exponential form is:
538 = 21×2691
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 534 and 538.
LCM(534,538) = 21×31×891×2691
LCM(534,538) = 143646
Factors of 534
List of positive integer factors of 534 that divides 534 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 89, 178, 267, 534
Factors of 538
List of positive integer factors of 538 that divides 538 without a remainder.
1, 2, 269, 538
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 534 and 538, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(534,538) = 2
LCM(534,538) = ( 534 × 538) / 2
LCM(534,538) = 287292 / 2
LCM(534,538) = 143646
(i) The LCM of 538 and 534 is associative
LCM of 534 and 538 = LCM of 538 and 534
1. What is the LCM of 534 and 538?
Answer: LCM of 534 and 538 is 143646.
2. What are the Factors of 534?
Answer: Factors of 534 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 89, 178, 267, 534. There are 8 integers that are factors of 534. The greatest factor of 534 is 534.
3. What are the Factors of 538?
Answer: Factors of 538 are 1, 2, 269, 538. There are 4 integers that are factors of 538. The greatest factor of 538 is 538.
4. How to Find the LCM of 534 and 538?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 534 and 538 = 143646
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 534
534 = 2 x 3 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 538
538 = 2 x 269
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 143646 = 2 x 3 x 89 x 269
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 534 and 538 is 143646.