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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 534 and 542 the smallest integer that is 144714 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 534 and 542 is 144714.
LCM(534,542) = 144714
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 542. First we will calculate the prime factors of 534 and 542.
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 542
2 | 542 |
271 | 271 |
1 |
Prime factors of 542 are 2,271. Prime factorization of 542 in exponential form is:
542 = 21×2711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 534 and 542.
LCM(534,542) = 21×31×891×2711
LCM(534,542) = 144714
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 542
List of positive integer factors of 542 that divides 542 without a remainder.
1, 2, 271, 542
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 534 and 542, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(534,542) = 2
LCM(534,542) = ( 534 × 542) / 2
LCM(534,542) = 289428 / 2
LCM(534,542) = 144714
(i) The LCM of 542 and 534 is associative
LCM of 534 and 542 = LCM of 542 and 534
1. What is the LCM of 534 and 542?
Answer: LCM of 534 and 542 is 144714.
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 542?
Answer: Factors of 542 are 1, 2, 271, 542. There are 4 integers that are factors of 542. The greatest factor of 542 is 542.
4. How to Find the LCM of 534 and 542?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 534 and 542 = 144714
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 534
534 = 2 x 3 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 542
542 = 2 x 271
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 144714 = 2 x 3 x 89 x 271
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 534 and 542 is 144714.