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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5631 and 5637 the smallest integer that is 10580649 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5631 and 5637 is 10580649.
LCM(5631,5637) = 10580649
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 5631 and 5637. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5631 and 5637.
Prime Factorization of 5631
3 | 5631 |
1877 | 1877 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5631 are 3,1877. Prime factorization of 5631 in exponential form is:
5631 = 31×18771
Prime Factorization of 5637
3 | 5637 |
1879 | 1879 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5637 are 3,1879. Prime factorization of 5637 in exponential form is:
5637 = 31×18791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5631 and 5637.
LCM(5631,5637) = 31×18771×18791
LCM(5631,5637) = 10580649
Factors of 5631
List of positive integer factors of 5631 that divides 5631 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1877, 5631
Factors of 5637
List of positive integer factors of 5637 that divides 5637 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1879, 5637
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5631 and 5637, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5631,5637) = 3
LCM(5631,5637) = ( 5631 × 5637) / 3
LCM(5631,5637) = 31741947 / 3
LCM(5631,5637) = 10580649
(i) The LCM of 5637 and 5631 is associative
LCM of 5631 and 5637 = LCM of 5637 and 5631
1. What is the LCM of 5631 and 5637?
Answer: LCM of 5631 and 5637 is 10580649.
2. What are the Factors of 5631?
Answer: Factors of 5631 are 1, 3, 1877, 5631. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5631. The greatest factor of 5631 is 5631.
3. What are the Factors of 5637?
Answer: Factors of 5637 are 1, 3, 1879, 5637. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5637. The greatest factor of 5637 is 5637.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5631 and 5637?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5631 and 5637 = 10580649
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5631
5631 = 3 x 1877
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5637
5637 = 3 x 1879
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 10580649 = 3 x 1877 x 1879
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5631 and 5637 is 10580649.