Least Common Multiple of 554 and 562

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 562 the smallest integer that is 155674 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 554 and 562 is 155674.

LCM(554,562) = 155674

LCM of 554 and 562

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

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Least Common Multiple of 554 and 562

LCM of 554 and 562 is 155674

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 554 and 562. First we will calculate the prime factors of 554 and 562.

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 562


2 562
281 281
1

Prime factors of 562 are 2,281. Prime factorization of 562 in exponential form is:

562 = 21×2811

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 554 and 562.

LCM(554,562) = 21×2771×2811
LCM(554,562) = 155674

Factors of 554

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

1, 2, 277, 554

Factors of 562

List of positive integer factors of 562 that divides 562 without a remainder.

1, 2, 281, 562

Least Common Multiple of 554 and 562 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 562, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(554,562) = 2
LCM(554,562) = ( 554 × 562) / 2
LCM(554,562) = 311348 / 2
LCM(554,562) = 155674

Properties of LCM 554 and 562

(i) The LCM of 562 and 554 is associative

LCM of 554 and 562 = LCM of 562 and 554

Related Least Common Multiples of 554

Related Least Common Multiples of 562

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 554 and 562

1. What is the LCM of 554 and 562?

Answer: LCM of 554 and 562 is 155674.

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 562?

Answer: Factors of 562 are 1, 2, 281, 562. There are 4 integers that are factors of 562. The greatest factor of 562 is 562.

4. How to Find the LCM of 554 and 562?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 554 and 562 = 155674

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 554

554 = 2 x 277

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 562

562 = 2 x 281

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

LCM = 155674 = 2 x 277 x 281

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 554 and 562 is 155674.