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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 560 and 561 the smallest integer that is 314160 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 560 and 561 is 314160.
LCM(560,561) = 314160
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 560 and 561. First we will calculate the prime factors of 560 and 561.
Prime Factorization of 560
2 | 560 |
2 | 280 |
2 | 140 |
2 | 70 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 560 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 560 in exponential form is:
560 = 24×51×71
Prime Factorization of 561
3 | 561 |
11 | 187 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 561 are 3, 11,17. Prime factorization of 561 in exponential form is:
561 = 31×111×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 560 and 561.
LCM(560,561) = 24×31×51×71×111×171
LCM(560,561) = 314160
Factors of 560
List of positive integer factors of 560 that divides 560 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 28, 35, 40, 56, 70, 80, 112, 140, 280, 560
Factors of 561
List of positive integer factors of 561 that divides 561 without a remainder.
1, 3, 11, 17, 33, 51, 187, 561
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 560 and 561, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(560,561) = 1
LCM(560,561) = ( 560 × 561) / 1
LCM(560,561) = 314160 / 1
LCM(560,561) = 314160
(i) The LCM of 561 and 560 is associative
LCM of 560 and 561 = LCM of 561 and 560
1. What is the LCM of 560 and 561?
Answer: LCM of 560 and 561 is 314160.
2. What are the Factors of 560?
Answer: Factors of 560 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 28, 35, 40, 56, 70, 80, 112, 140, 280, 560. There are 20 integers that are factors of 560. The greatest factor of 560 is 560.
3. What are the Factors of 561?
Answer: Factors of 561 are 1, 3, 11, 17, 33, 51, 187, 561. There are 8 integers that are factors of 561. The greatest factor of 561 is 561.
4. How to Find the LCM of 560 and 561?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 560 and 561 = 314160
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 560
560 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 561
561 = 3 x 11 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 314160 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 11 x 17
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 560 and 561 is 314160.