Least Common Multiple of 555 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 555 and 562 the smallest integer that is 311910 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 555 and 562 is 311910.

LCM(555,562) = 311910

LCM of 555 and 562

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

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Least Common Multiple of 555 and 562

LCM of 555 and 562 is 311910

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 555 and 562. First we will calculate the prime factors of 555 and 562.

Prime Factorization of 555


3 555
5 185
37 37
1

Prime factors of 555 are 3, 5,37. Prime factorization of 555 in exponential form is:

555 = 31×51×371

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 555 and 562.

LCM(555,562) = 21×31×51×371×2811
LCM(555,562) = 311910

Factors of 555

List of positive integer factors of 555 that divides 555 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 15, 37, 111, 185, 555

Factors of 562

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

1, 2, 281, 562

Least Common Multiple of 555 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 555 and 562, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(555,562) = 1
LCM(555,562) = ( 555 × 562) / 1
LCM(555,562) = 311910 / 1
LCM(555,562) = 311910

Properties of LCM 555 and 562

(i) The LCM of 562 and 555 is associative

LCM of 555 and 562 = LCM of 562 and 555

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 555 and 562

1. What is the LCM of 555 and 562?

Answer: LCM of 555 and 562 is 311910.

2. What are the Factors of 555?

Answer: Factors of 555 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 37, 111, 185, 555. There are 8 integers that are factors of 555. The greatest factor of 555 is 555.

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 555 and 562?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 555 and 562 = 311910

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 555

555 = 3 x 5 x 37

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 = 311910 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 37 x 281

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 555 and 562 is 311910.