Least Common Multiple of 554 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 554 and 559 the smallest integer that is 309686 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 554 and 559 is 309686.

LCM(554,559) = 309686

LCM of 554 and 559

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

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Least Common Multiple of 554 and 559

LCM of 554 and 559 is 309686

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 554 and 559. First we will calculate the prime factors of 554 and 559.

Prime Factorization of 554


2 554
277 277
1

Prime factors of 554 are 2,277. Prime factorization of 554 in exponential form is:

554 = 21×2771

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 554 and 559.

LCM(554,559) = 21×131×431×2771
LCM(554,559) = 309686

Factors of 554

List of positive integer factors of 554 that divides 554 without a remainder.

1, 2, 277, 554

Factors of 559

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

1, 13, 43, 559

Least Common Multiple of 554 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 554 and 559, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(554,559) = 1
LCM(554,559) = ( 554 × 559) / 1
LCM(554,559) = 309686 / 1
LCM(554,559) = 309686

Properties of LCM 554 and 559

(i) The LCM of 559 and 554 is associative

LCM of 554 and 559 = LCM of 559 and 554

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 554 and 559

1. What is the LCM of 554 and 559?

Answer: LCM of 554 and 559 is 309686.

2. What are the Factors of 554?

Answer: Factors of 554 are 1, 2, 277, 554. There are 4 integers that are factors of 554. The greatest factor of 554 is 554.

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 554 and 559?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 554 and 559 = 309686

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 554

554 = 2 x 277

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 = 309686 = 2 x 13 x 43 x 277

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 554 and 559 is 309686.