Least Common Multiple of 550 and 552

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 550 and 552 the smallest integer that is 151800 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 550 and 552 is 151800.

LCM(550,552) = 151800

LCM of 550 and 552

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 550 and 552

LCM of 550 and 552 is 151800

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 550 and 552. First we will calculate the prime factors of 550 and 552.

Prime Factorization of 550


2 550
5 275
5 55
11 11
1

Prime factors of 550 are 2, 5,11. Prime factorization of 550 in exponential form is:

550 = 21×52×111

Prime Factorization of 552


2 552
2 276
2 138
3 69
23 23
1

Prime factors of 552 are 2, 3,23. Prime factorization of 552 in exponential form is:

552 = 23×31×231

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 550 and 552.

LCM(550,552) = 23×31×52×111×231
LCM(550,552) = 151800

Factors of 550

List of positive integer factors of 550 that divides 550 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 22, 25, 50, 55, 110, 275, 550

Factors of 552

List of positive integer factors of 552 that divides 552 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 23, 24, 46, 69, 92, 138, 184, 276, 552

Least Common Multiple of 550 and 552 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 550 and 552, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(550,552) = 2
LCM(550,552) = ( 550 × 552) / 2
LCM(550,552) = 303600 / 2
LCM(550,552) = 151800

Properties of LCM 550 and 552

(i) The LCM of 552 and 550 is associative

LCM of 550 and 552 = LCM of 552 and 550

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 550 and 552

1. What is the LCM of 550 and 552?

Answer: LCM of 550 and 552 is 151800.

2. What are the Factors of 550?

Answer: Factors of 550 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 22, 25, 50, 55, 110, 275, 550. There are 12 integers that are factors of 550. The greatest factor of 550 is 550.

3. What are the Factors of 552?

Answer: Factors of 552 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 23, 24, 46, 69, 92, 138, 184, 276, 552. There are 16 integers that are factors of 552. The greatest factor of 552 is 552.

4. How to Find the LCM of 550 and 552?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 550 and 552 = 151800

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 550

550 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 552

552 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 151800 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 11 x 23

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 550 and 552 is 151800.