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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 548 and 555 the smallest integer that is 304140 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 548 and 555 is 304140.
LCM(548,555) = 304140
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 548 and 555. First we will calculate the prime factors of 548 and 555.
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
Prime Factorization of 555
3 | 555 |
5 | 185 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 555 are 3, 5,37. Prime factorization of 555 in exponential form is:
555 = 31×51×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 548 and 555.
LCM(548,555) = 22×31×51×371×1371
LCM(548,555) = 304140
Factors of 548
List of positive integer factors of 548 that divides 548 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 137, 274, 548
Factors of 555
List of positive integer factors of 555 that divides 555 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 15, 37, 111, 185, 555
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 548 and 555, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(548,555) = 1
LCM(548,555) = ( 548 × 555) / 1
LCM(548,555) = 304140 / 1
LCM(548,555) = 304140
(i) The LCM of 555 and 548 is associative
LCM of 548 and 555 = LCM of 555 and 548
1. What is the LCM of 548 and 555?
Answer: LCM of 548 and 555 is 304140.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 555?
Answer: Factors of 555 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 37, 111, 185, 555. There are 8 integers that are factors of 555. The greatest factor of 555 is 555.
4. How to Find the LCM of 548 and 555?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 548 and 555 = 304140
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 548
548 = 2 x 2 x 137
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 555
555 = 3 x 5 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 304140 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 37 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 548 and 555 is 304140.