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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 544 and 548 the smallest integer that is 74528 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 544 and 548 is 74528.
LCM(544,548) = 74528
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 548. First we will calculate the prime factors of 544 and 548.
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 548
2 | 548 |
2 | 274 |
137 | 137 |
1 |
Prime factors of 548 are 2,137. Prime factorization of 548 in exponential form is:
548 = 22×1371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 544 and 548.
LCM(544,548) = 25×171×1371
LCM(544,548) = 74528
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 548
List of positive integer factors of 548 that divides 548 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 137, 274, 548
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 544 and 548, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(544,548) = 4
LCM(544,548) = ( 544 × 548) / 4
LCM(544,548) = 298112 / 4
LCM(544,548) = 74528
(i) The LCM of 548 and 544 is associative
LCM of 544 and 548 = LCM of 548 and 544
1. What is the LCM of 544 and 548?
Answer: LCM of 544 and 548 is 74528.
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 548?
Answer: Factors of 548 are 1, 2, 4, 137, 274, 548. There are 6 integers that are factors of 548. The greatest factor of 548 is 548.
4. How to Find the LCM of 544 and 548?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 544 and 548 = 74528
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 548
548 = 2 x 2 x 137
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 74528 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 17 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 544 and 548 is 74528.