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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5531 and 5539 the smallest integer that is 30636209 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5531 and 5539 is 30636209.
LCM(5531,5539) = 30636209
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 5531 and 5539. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5531 and 5539.
Prime Factorization of 5531
5531 | 5531 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5531 are 5531. Prime factorization of 5531 in exponential form is:
5531 = 55311
Prime Factorization of 5539
29 | 5539 |
191 | 191 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5539 are 29,191. Prime factorization of 5539 in exponential form is:
5539 = 291×1911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5531 and 5539.
LCM(5531,5539) = 291×1911×55311
LCM(5531,5539) = 30636209
Factors of 5531
List of positive integer factors of 5531 that divides 5531 without a remainder.
1, 5531
Factors of 5539
List of positive integer factors of 5539 that divides 5539 without a remainder.
1, 29, 191, 5539
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5531 and 5539, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5531,5539) = 1
LCM(5531,5539) = ( 5531 × 5539) / 1
LCM(5531,5539) = 30636209 / 1
LCM(5531,5539) = 30636209
(i) The LCM of 5539 and 5531 is associative
LCM of 5531 and 5539 = LCM of 5539 and 5531
1. What is the LCM of 5531 and 5539?
Answer: LCM of 5531 and 5539 is 30636209.
2. What are the Factors of 5531?
Answer: Factors of 5531 are 1, 5531. There are 2 integers that are factors of 5531. The greatest factor of 5531 is 5531.
3. What are the Factors of 5539?
Answer: Factors of 5539 are 1, 29, 191, 5539. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5539. The greatest factor of 5539 is 5539.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5531 and 5539?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5531 and 5539 = 30636209
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5531
5531 = 5531
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5539
5539 = 29 x 191
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 30636209 = 29 x 191 x 5531
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5531 and 5539 is 30636209.