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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 541 and 546 the smallest integer that is 295386 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 541 and 546 is 295386.
LCM(541,546) = 295386
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 541 and 546. First we will calculate the prime factors of 541 and 546.
Prime Factorization of 541
541 | 541 |
1 |
Prime factors of 541 are 541. Prime factorization of 541 in exponential form is:
541 = 5411
Prime Factorization of 546
2 | 546 |
3 | 273 |
7 | 91 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 546 are 2, 3, 7,13. Prime factorization of 546 in exponential form is:
546 = 21×31×71×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 541 and 546.
LCM(541,546) = 21×31×71×131×5411
LCM(541,546) = 295386
Factors of 541
List of positive integer factors of 541 that divides 541 without a remainder.
1, 541
Factors of 546
List of positive integer factors of 546 that divides 546 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 541 and 546, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(541,546) = 1
LCM(541,546) = ( 541 × 546) / 1
LCM(541,546) = 295386 / 1
LCM(541,546) = 295386
(i) The LCM of 546 and 541 is associative
LCM of 541 and 546 = LCM of 546 and 541
1. What is the LCM of 541 and 546?
Answer: LCM of 541 and 546 is 295386.
2. What are the Factors of 541?
Answer: Factors of 541 are 1, 541. There are 2 integers that are factors of 541. The greatest factor of 541 is 541.
3. What are the Factors of 546?
Answer: Factors of 546 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546. There are 16 integers that are factors of 546. The greatest factor of 546 is 546.
4. How to Find the LCM of 541 and 546?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 541 and 546 = 295386
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 541
541 = 541
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 546
546 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 295386 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 x 541
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 541 and 546 is 295386.