Least Common Multiple of 553 and 558

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 553 and 558 the smallest integer that is 308574 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 553 and 558 is 308574.

LCM(553,558) = 308574

LCM of 553 and 558

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

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Least Common Multiple of 553 and 558

LCM of 553 and 558 is 308574

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 553 and 558. First we will calculate the prime factors of 553 and 558.

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

Prime Factorization of 558


2 558
3 279
3 93
31 31
1

Prime factors of 558 are 2, 3,31. Prime factorization of 558 in exponential form is:

558 = 21×32×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 553 and 558.

LCM(553,558) = 21×32×71×311×791
LCM(553,558) = 308574

Factors of 553

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

1, 7, 79, 553

Factors of 558

List of positive integer factors of 558 that divides 558 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 31, 62, 93, 186, 279, 558

Least Common Multiple of 553 and 558 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 553 and 558, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(553,558) = 1
LCM(553,558) = ( 553 × 558) / 1
LCM(553,558) = 308574 / 1
LCM(553,558) = 308574

Properties of LCM 553 and 558

(i) The LCM of 558 and 553 is associative

LCM of 553 and 558 = LCM of 558 and 553

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 553 and 558

1. What is the LCM of 553 and 558?

Answer: LCM of 553 and 558 is 308574.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 558?

Answer: Factors of 558 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 31, 62, 93, 186, 279, 558. There are 12 integers that are factors of 558. The greatest factor of 558 is 558.

4. How to Find the LCM of 553 and 558?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 553 and 558 = 308574

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 553

553 = 7 x 79

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 558

558 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 31

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

LCM = 308574 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 31 x 79

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 553 and 558 is 308574.