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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 557 and 564 the smallest integer that is 314148 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 557 and 564 is 314148.
LCM(557,564) = 314148
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 557 and 564. First we will calculate the prime factors of 557 and 564.
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 564
2 | 564 |
2 | 282 |
3 | 141 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 564 are 2, 3,47. Prime factorization of 564 in exponential form is:
564 = 22×31×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 557 and 564.
LCM(557,564) = 22×31×471×5571
LCM(557,564) = 314148
Factors of 557
List of positive integer factors of 557 that divides 557 without a remainder.
1, 557
Factors of 564
List of positive integer factors of 564 that divides 564 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 47, 94, 141, 188, 282, 564
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 557 and 564, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(557,564) = 1
LCM(557,564) = ( 557 × 564) / 1
LCM(557,564) = 314148 / 1
LCM(557,564) = 314148
(i) The LCM of 564 and 557 is associative
LCM of 557 and 564 = LCM of 564 and 557
1. What is the LCM of 557 and 564?
Answer: LCM of 557 and 564 is 314148.
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 564?
Answer: Factors of 564 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 47, 94, 141, 188, 282, 564. There are 12 integers that are factors of 564. The greatest factor of 564 is 564.
4. How to Find the LCM of 557 and 564?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 557 and 564 = 314148
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 557
557 = 557
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 564
564 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 314148 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 47 x 557
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 557 and 564 is 314148.