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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 563 and 568 the smallest integer that is 319784 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 563 and 568 is 319784.
LCM(563,568) = 319784
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 563 and 568. First we will calculate the prime factors of 563 and 568.
Prime Factorization of 563
563 | 563 |
1 |
Prime factors of 563 are 563. Prime factorization of 563 in exponential form is:
563 = 5631
Prime Factorization of 568
2 | 568 |
2 | 284 |
2 | 142 |
71 | 71 |
1 |
Prime factors of 568 are 2,71. Prime factorization of 568 in exponential form is:
568 = 23×711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 563 and 568.
LCM(563,568) = 23×711×5631
LCM(563,568) = 319784
Factors of 563
List of positive integer factors of 563 that divides 563 without a remainder.
1, 563
Factors of 568
List of positive integer factors of 568 that divides 568 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 71, 142, 284, 568
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 563 and 568, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(563,568) = 1
LCM(563,568) = ( 563 × 568) / 1
LCM(563,568) = 319784 / 1
LCM(563,568) = 319784
(i) The LCM of 568 and 563 is associative
LCM of 563 and 568 = LCM of 568 and 563
1. What is the LCM of 563 and 568?
Answer: LCM of 563 and 568 is 319784.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 568?
Answer: Factors of 568 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 71, 142, 284, 568. There are 8 integers that are factors of 568. The greatest factor of 568 is 568.
4. How to Find the LCM of 563 and 568?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 563 and 568 = 319784
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 563
563 = 563
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 568
568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 71
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 319784 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 71 x 563
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 563 and 568 is 319784.