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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 541 and 549 the smallest integer that is 297009 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 541 and 549 is 297009.
LCM(541,549) = 297009
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 549. First we will calculate the prime factors of 541 and 549.
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 549
3 | 549 |
3 | 183 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 549 are 3,61. Prime factorization of 549 in exponential form is:
549 = 32×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 541 and 549.
LCM(541,549) = 32×611×5411
LCM(541,549) = 297009
Factors of 541
List of positive integer factors of 541 that divides 541 without a remainder.
1, 541
Factors of 549
List of positive integer factors of 549 that divides 549 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 61, 183, 549
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 541 and 549, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(541,549) = 1
LCM(541,549) = ( 541 × 549) / 1
LCM(541,549) = 297009 / 1
LCM(541,549) = 297009
(i) The LCM of 549 and 541 is associative
LCM of 541 and 549 = LCM of 549 and 541
1. What is the LCM of 541 and 549?
Answer: LCM of 541 and 549 is 297009.
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 549?
Answer: Factors of 549 are 1, 3, 9, 61, 183, 549. There are 6 integers that are factors of 549. The greatest factor of 549 is 549.
4. How to Find the LCM of 541 and 549?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 541 and 549 = 297009
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 541
541 = 541
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 549
549 = 3 x 3 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 297009 = 3 x 3 x 61 x 541
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 541 and 549 is 297009.