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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 536 and 544 the smallest integer that is 36448 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 536 and 544 is 36448.
LCM(536,544) = 36448
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 536 and 544. First we will calculate the prime factors of 536 and 544.
Prime Factorization of 536
2 | 536 |
2 | 268 |
2 | 134 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 536 are 2,67. Prime factorization of 536 in exponential form is:
536 = 23×671
Prime Factorization of 544
2 | 544 |
2 | 272 |
2 | 136 |
2 | 68 |
2 | 34 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 544 are 2,17. Prime factorization of 544 in exponential form is:
544 = 25×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 536 and 544.
LCM(536,544) = 25×171×671
LCM(536,544) = 36448
Factors of 536
List of positive integer factors of 536 that divides 536 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 67, 134, 268, 536
Factors of 544
List of positive integer factors of 544 that divides 544 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 17, 32, 34, 68, 136, 272, 544
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 536 and 544, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(536,544) = 8
LCM(536,544) = ( 536 × 544) / 8
LCM(536,544) = 291584 / 8
LCM(536,544) = 36448
(i) The LCM of 544 and 536 is associative
LCM of 536 and 544 = LCM of 544 and 536
1. What is the LCM of 536 and 544?
Answer: LCM of 536 and 544 is 36448.
2. What are the Factors of 536?
Answer: Factors of 536 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 67, 134, 268, 536. There are 8 integers that are factors of 536. The greatest factor of 536 is 536.
3. What are the Factors of 544?
Answer: Factors of 544 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 17, 32, 34, 68, 136, 272, 544. There are 12 integers that are factors of 544. The greatest factor of 544 is 544.
4. How to Find the LCM of 536 and 544?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 536 and 544 = 36448
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 536
536 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 67
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 544
544 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 36448 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17 x 67
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 536 and 544 is 36448.