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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 544 and 547 the smallest integer that is 297568 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 544 and 547 is 297568.
LCM(544,547) = 297568
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 544 and 547. First we will calculate the prime factors of 544 and 547.
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
Prime Factorization of 547
547 | 547 |
1 |
Prime factors of 547 are 547. Prime factorization of 547 in exponential form is:
547 = 5471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 544 and 547.
LCM(544,547) = 25×171×5471
LCM(544,547) = 297568
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
Factors of 547
List of positive integer factors of 547 that divides 547 without a remainder.
1, 547
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 544 and 547, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(544,547) = 1
LCM(544,547) = ( 544 × 547) / 1
LCM(544,547) = 297568 / 1
LCM(544,547) = 297568
(i) The LCM of 547 and 544 is associative
LCM of 544 and 547 = LCM of 547 and 544
1. What is the LCM of 544 and 547?
Answer: LCM of 544 and 547 is 297568.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 547?
Answer: Factors of 547 are 1, 547. There are 2 integers that are factors of 547. The greatest factor of 547 is 547.
4. How to Find the LCM of 544 and 547?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 544 and 547 = 297568
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 544
544 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 547
547 = 547
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 297568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17 x 547
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 544 and 547 is 297568.