Least Common Multiple of 553 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 553 and 559 the smallest integer that is 309127 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 553 and 559 is 309127.

LCM(553,559) = 309127

LCM of 553 and 559

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

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Least Common Multiple of 553 and 559

LCM of 553 and 559 is 309127

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 553 and 559. First we will calculate the prime factors of 553 and 559.

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 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 553 and 559.

LCM(553,559) = 71×131×431×791
LCM(553,559) = 309127

Factors of 553

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

1, 7, 79, 553

Factors of 559

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

1, 13, 43, 559

Least Common Multiple of 553 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 553 and 559, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(553,559) = 1
LCM(553,559) = ( 553 × 559) / 1
LCM(553,559) = 309127 / 1
LCM(553,559) = 309127

Properties of LCM 553 and 559

(i) The LCM of 559 and 553 is associative

LCM of 553 and 559 = LCM of 559 and 553

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 553 and 559

1. What is the LCM of 553 and 559?

Answer: LCM of 553 and 559 is 309127.

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 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 553 and 559?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 553 and 559 = 309127

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 553

553 = 7 x 79

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 = 309127 = 7 x 13 x 43 x 79

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 553 and 559 is 309127.