Least Common Multiple of 552 and 554

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 554 the smallest integer that is 152904 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 552 and 554 is 152904.

LCM(552,554) = 152904

LCM of 552 and 554

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

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Least Common Multiple of 552 and 554

LCM of 552 and 554 is 152904

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 552 and 554. First we will calculate the prime factors of 552 and 554.

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 554


2 554
277 277
1

Prime factors of 554 are 2,277. Prime factorization of 554 in exponential form is:

554 = 21×2771

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 552 and 554.

LCM(552,554) = 23×31×231×2771
LCM(552,554) = 152904

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 554

List of positive integer factors of 554 that divides 554 without a remainder.

1, 2, 277, 554

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 554 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 554, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(552,554) = 2
LCM(552,554) = ( 552 × 554) / 2
LCM(552,554) = 305808 / 2
LCM(552,554) = 152904

Properties of LCM 552 and 554

(i) The LCM of 554 and 552 is associative

LCM of 552 and 554 = LCM of 554 and 552

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 552 and 554

1. What is the LCM of 552 and 554?

Answer: LCM of 552 and 554 is 152904.

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 554?

Answer: Factors of 554 are 1, 2, 277, 554. There are 4 integers that are factors of 554. The greatest factor of 554 is 554.

4. How to Find the LCM of 552 and 554?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 554 = 152904

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 554

554 = 2 x 277

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

LCM = 152904 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 x 277

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 552 and 554 is 152904.