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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 538 and 544 the smallest integer that is 146336 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 538 and 544 is 146336.
LCM(538,544) = 146336
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 538 and 544. First we will calculate the prime factors of 538 and 544.
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
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 538 and 544.
LCM(538,544) = 25×171×2691
LCM(538,544) = 146336
Factors of 538
List of positive integer factors of 538 that divides 538 without a remainder.
1, 2, 269, 538
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 538 and 544, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(538,544) = 2
LCM(538,544) = ( 538 × 544) / 2
LCM(538,544) = 292672 / 2
LCM(538,544) = 146336
(i) The LCM of 544 and 538 is associative
LCM of 538 and 544 = LCM of 544 and 538
1. What is the LCM of 538 and 544?
Answer: LCM of 538 and 544 is 146336.
2. 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.
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 538 and 544?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 538 and 544 = 146336
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 538
538 = 2 x 269
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 = 146336 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17 x 269
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 538 and 544 is 146336.