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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 550 and 553 the smallest integer that is 304150 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 550 and 553 is 304150.
LCM(550,553) = 304150
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 550 and 553. First we will calculate the prime factors of 550 and 553.
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 553
7 | 553 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 553 are 7,79. Prime factorization of 553 in exponential form is:
553 = 71×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 550 and 553.
LCM(550,553) = 21×52×71×111×791
LCM(550,553) = 304150
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 553
List of positive integer factors of 553 that divides 553 without a remainder.
1, 7, 79, 553
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 550 and 553, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(550,553) = 1
LCM(550,553) = ( 550 × 553) / 1
LCM(550,553) = 304150 / 1
LCM(550,553) = 304150
(i) The LCM of 553 and 550 is associative
LCM of 550 and 553 = LCM of 553 and 550
1. What is the LCM of 550 and 553?
Answer: LCM of 550 and 553 is 304150.
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 553?
Answer: Factors of 553 are 1, 7, 79, 553. There are 4 integers that are factors of 553. The greatest factor of 553 is 553.
4. How to Find the LCM of 550 and 553?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 550 and 553 = 304150
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 550
550 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 553
553 = 7 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 304150 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 11 x 79
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 550 and 553 is 304150.