Least Common Multiple of 552 and 553

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 552 and 553 the smallest integer that is 305256 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 552 and 553 is 305256.

LCM(552,553) = 305256

LCM of 552 and 553

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

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Least Common Multiple of 552 and 553

LCM of 552 and 553 is 305256

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 552 and 553. First we will calculate the prime factors of 552 and 553.

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

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 552 and 553.

LCM(552,553) = 23×31×71×231×791
LCM(552,553) = 305256

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

Factors of 553

List of positive integer factors of 553 that divides 553 without a remainder.

1, 7, 79, 553

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 553 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 552 and 553, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(552,553) = 1
LCM(552,553) = ( 552 × 553) / 1
LCM(552,553) = 305256 / 1
LCM(552,553) = 305256

Properties of LCM 552 and 553

(i) The LCM of 553 and 552 is associative

LCM of 552 and 553 = LCM of 553 and 552

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 552 and 553

1. What is the LCM of 552 and 553?

Answer: LCM of 552 and 553 is 305256.

2. 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.

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 552 and 553?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 553 = 305256

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 552

552 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23

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 = 305256 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 23 x 79

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 552 and 553 is 305256.