Least Common Multiple of 557 and 563

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 557 and 563 the smallest integer that is 313591 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 557 and 563 is 313591.

LCM(557,563) = 313591

LCM of 557 and 563

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

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Least Common Multiple of 557 and 563

LCM of 557 and 563 is 313591

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 557 and 563. First we will calculate the prime factors of 557 and 563.

Prime Factorization of 557


557 557
1

Prime factors of 557 are 557. Prime factorization of 557 in exponential form is:

557 = 5571

Prime Factorization of 563


563 563
1

Prime factors of 563 are 563. Prime factorization of 563 in exponential form is:

563 = 5631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 557 and 563.

LCM(557,563) = 5571×5631
LCM(557,563) = 313591

Factors of 557

List of positive integer factors of 557 that divides 557 without a remainder.

1, 557

Factors of 563

List of positive integer factors of 563 that divides 563 without a remainder.

1, 563

Least Common Multiple of 557 and 563 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 557 and 563, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(557,563) = 1
LCM(557,563) = ( 557 × 563) / 1
LCM(557,563) = 313591 / 1
LCM(557,563) = 313591

Properties of LCM 557 and 563

(i) The LCM of 563 and 557 is associative

LCM of 557 and 563 = LCM of 563 and 557

Related Least Common Multiples of 557

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 557 and 563

1. What is the LCM of 557 and 563?

Answer: LCM of 557 and 563 is 313591.

2. What are the Factors of 557?

Answer: Factors of 557 are 1, 557. There are 2 integers that are factors of 557. The greatest factor of 557 is 557.

3. What are the Factors of 563?

Answer: Factors of 563 are 1, 563. There are 2 integers that are factors of 563. The greatest factor of 563 is 563.

4. How to Find the LCM of 557 and 563?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 557 and 563 = 313591

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 557

557 = 557

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 563

563 = 563

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

LCM = 313591 = 557 x 563

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 557 and 563 is 313591.