Least Common Multiple of 559 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 559 and 563 the smallest integer that is 314717 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 559 and 563 is 314717.

LCM(559,563) = 314717

LCM of 559 and 563

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

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Least Common Multiple of 559 and 563

LCM of 559 and 563 is 314717

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 559 and 563. First we will calculate the prime factors of 559 and 563.

Prime Factorization of 559


13 559
43 43
1

Prime factors of 559 are 13,43. Prime factorization of 559 in exponential form is:

559 = 131×431

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 559 and 563.

LCM(559,563) = 131×431×5631
LCM(559,563) = 314717

Factors of 559

List of positive integer factors of 559 that divides 559 without a remainder.

1, 13, 43, 559

Factors of 563

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

1, 563

Least Common Multiple of 559 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 559 and 563, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(559,563) = 1
LCM(559,563) = ( 559 × 563) / 1
LCM(559,563) = 314717 / 1
LCM(559,563) = 314717

Properties of LCM 559 and 563

(i) The LCM of 563 and 559 is associative

LCM of 559 and 563 = LCM of 563 and 559

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 559 and 563

1. What is the LCM of 559 and 563?

Answer: LCM of 559 and 563 is 314717.

2. What are the Factors of 559?

Answer: Factors of 559 are 1, 13, 43, 559. There are 4 integers that are factors of 559. The greatest factor of 559 is 559.

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 559 and 563?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 559 and 563 = 314717

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 559

559 = 13 x 43

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 = 314717 = 13 x 43 x 563

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 559 and 563 is 314717.