Least Common Multiple of 558 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 558 and 562 the smallest integer that is 156798 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 558 and 562 is 156798.

LCM(558,562) = 156798

LCM of 558 and 562

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

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Least Common Multiple of 558 and 562

LCM of 558 and 562 is 156798

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 558 and 562. First we will calculate the prime factors of 558 and 562.

Prime Factorization of 558


2 558
3 279
3 93
31 31
1

Prime factors of 558 are 2, 3,31. Prime factorization of 558 in exponential form is:

558 = 21×32×311

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 558 and 562.

LCM(558,562) = 21×32×311×2811
LCM(558,562) = 156798

Factors of 558

List of positive integer factors of 558 that divides 558 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 31, 62, 93, 186, 279, 558

Factors of 562

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

1, 2, 281, 562

Least Common Multiple of 558 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 558 and 562, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(558,562) = 2
LCM(558,562) = ( 558 × 562) / 2
LCM(558,562) = 313596 / 2
LCM(558,562) = 156798

Properties of LCM 558 and 562

(i) The LCM of 562 and 558 is associative

LCM of 558 and 562 = LCM of 562 and 558

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 558 and 562

1. What is the LCM of 558 and 562?

Answer: LCM of 558 and 562 is 156798.

2. What are the Factors of 558?

Answer: Factors of 558 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 31, 62, 93, 186, 279, 558. There are 12 integers that are factors of 558. The greatest factor of 558 is 558.

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 558 and 562?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 558 and 562 = 156798

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 558

558 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 31

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 = 156798 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 31 x 281

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 558 and 562 is 156798.