Least Common Multiple of 552 and 556

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 556 the smallest integer that is 76728 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 552 and 556 is 76728.

LCM(552,556) = 76728

LCM of 552 and 556

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

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Least Common Multiple of 552 and 556

LCM of 552 and 556 is 76728

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 552 and 556. First we will calculate the prime factors of 552 and 556.

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 556


2 556
2 278
139 139
1

Prime factors of 556 are 2,139. Prime factorization of 556 in exponential form is:

556 = 22×1391

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 552 and 556.

LCM(552,556) = 23×31×231×1391
LCM(552,556) = 76728

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 556

List of positive integer factors of 556 that divides 556 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 139, 278, 556

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 556 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 556, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(552,556) = 4
LCM(552,556) = ( 552 × 556) / 4
LCM(552,556) = 306912 / 4
LCM(552,556) = 76728

Properties of LCM 552 and 556

(i) The LCM of 556 and 552 is associative

LCM of 552 and 556 = LCM of 556 and 552

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 552 and 556

1. What is the LCM of 552 and 556?

Answer: LCM of 552 and 556 is 76728.

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 556?

Answer: Factors of 556 are 1, 2, 4, 139, 278, 556. There are 6 integers that are factors of 556. The greatest factor of 556 is 556.

4. How to Find the LCM of 552 and 556?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 556 = 76728

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 556

556 = 2 x 2 x 139

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

LCM = 76728 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 x 139

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 552 and 556 is 76728.