Least Common Multiple of 552 and 559

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 559 the smallest integer that is 308568 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 552 and 559 is 308568.

LCM(552,559) = 308568

LCM of 552 and 559

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

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Least Common Multiple of 552 and 559

LCM of 552 and 559 is 308568

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 552 and 559. First we will calculate the prime factors of 552 and 559.

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 559


13 559
43 43
1

Prime factors of 559 are 13,43. Prime factorization of 559 in exponential form is:

559 = 131×431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 552 and 559.

LCM(552,559) = 23×31×131×231×431
LCM(552,559) = 308568

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 559

List of positive integer factors of 559 that divides 559 without a remainder.

1, 13, 43, 559

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 559 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 559, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(552,559) = 1
LCM(552,559) = ( 552 × 559) / 1
LCM(552,559) = 308568 / 1
LCM(552,559) = 308568

Properties of LCM 552 and 559

(i) The LCM of 559 and 552 is associative

LCM of 552 and 559 = LCM of 559 and 552

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 552 and 559

1. What is the LCM of 552 and 559?

Answer: LCM of 552 and 559 is 308568.

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 559?

Answer: Factors of 559 are 1, 13, 43, 559. There are 4 integers that are factors of 559. The greatest factor of 559 is 559.

4. How to Find the LCM of 552 and 559?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 552 and 559 = 308568

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 559

559 = 13 x 43

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

LCM = 308568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 23 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 552 and 559 is 308568.