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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 543 and 549 the smallest integer that is 99369 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 543 and 549 is 99369.
LCM(543,549) = 99369
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 543 and 549. First we will calculate the prime factors of 543 and 549.
Prime Factorization of 543
3 | 543 |
181 | 181 |
1 |
Prime factors of 543 are 3,181. Prime factorization of 543 in exponential form is:
543 = 31×1811
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 543 and 549.
LCM(543,549) = 32×611×1811
LCM(543,549) = 99369
Factors of 543
List of positive integer factors of 543 that divides 543 without a remainder.
1, 3, 181, 543
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 543 and 549, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(543,549) = 3
LCM(543,549) = ( 543 × 549) / 3
LCM(543,549) = 298107 / 3
LCM(543,549) = 99369
(i) The LCM of 549 and 543 is associative
LCM of 543 and 549 = LCM of 549 and 543
1. What is the LCM of 543 and 549?
Answer: LCM of 543 and 549 is 99369.
2. What are the Factors of 543?
Answer: Factors of 543 are 1, 3, 181, 543. There are 4 integers that are factors of 543. The greatest factor of 543 is 543.
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 543 and 549?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 543 and 549 = 99369
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 543
543 = 3 x 181
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 = 99369 = 3 x 3 x 61 x 181
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 543 and 549 is 99369.