Least Common Multiple of 562 and 566

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 562 and 566 the smallest integer that is 159046 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 562 and 566 is 159046.

LCM(562,566) = 159046

LCM of 562 and 566

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

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Least Common Multiple of 562 and 566

LCM of 562 and 566 is 159046

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 562 and 566. First we will calculate the prime factors of 562 and 566.

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

Prime Factorization of 566


2 566
283 283
1

Prime factors of 566 are 2,283. Prime factorization of 566 in exponential form is:

566 = 21×2831

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 562 and 566.

LCM(562,566) = 21×2811×2831
LCM(562,566) = 159046

Factors of 562

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

1, 2, 281, 562

Factors of 566

List of positive integer factors of 566 that divides 566 without a remainder.

1, 2, 283, 566

Least Common Multiple of 562 and 566 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 562 and 566, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(562,566) = 2
LCM(562,566) = ( 562 × 566) / 2
LCM(562,566) = 318092 / 2
LCM(562,566) = 159046

Properties of LCM 562 and 566

(i) The LCM of 566 and 562 is associative

LCM of 562 and 566 = LCM of 566 and 562

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 562 and 566

1. What is the LCM of 562 and 566?

Answer: LCM of 562 and 566 is 159046.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 566?

Answer: Factors of 566 are 1, 2, 283, 566. There are 4 integers that are factors of 566. The greatest factor of 566 is 566.

4. How to Find the LCM of 562 and 566?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 562 and 566 = 159046

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 562

562 = 2 x 281

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 566

566 = 2 x 283

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

LCM = 159046 = 2 x 281 x 283

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 562 and 566 is 159046.