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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 544 and 549 the smallest integer that is 298656 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 544 and 549 is 298656.
LCM(544,549) = 298656
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 549. First we will calculate the prime factors of 544 and 549.
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 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 544 and 549.
LCM(544,549) = 25×32×171×611
LCM(544,549) = 298656
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 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 544 and 549, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(544,549) = 1
LCM(544,549) = ( 544 × 549) / 1
LCM(544,549) = 298656 / 1
LCM(544,549) = 298656
(i) The LCM of 549 and 544 is associative
LCM of 544 and 549 = LCM of 549 and 544
1. What is the LCM of 544 and 549?
Answer: LCM of 544 and 549 is 298656.
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 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 544 and 549?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 544 and 549 = 298656
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 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 = 298656 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 544 and 549 is 298656.