Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5638

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5636 and 5638 the smallest integer that is 15887884 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5636 and 5638 is 15887884.

LCM(5636,5638) = 15887884

LCM of 5636 and 5638

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

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Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5638

LCM of 5636 and 5638 is 15887884

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 5636 and 5638. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5636 and 5638.

Prime Factorization of 5636


2 5636
2 2818
1409 1409
1

Prime factors of 5636 are 2,1409. Prime factorization of 5636 in exponential form is:

5636 = 22×14091

Prime Factorization of 5638


2 5638
2819 2819
1

Prime factors of 5638 are 2,2819. Prime factorization of 5638 in exponential form is:

5638 = 21×28191

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5636 and 5638.

LCM(5636,5638) = 22×14091×28191
LCM(5636,5638) = 15887884

Factors of 5636

List of positive integer factors of 5636 that divides 5636 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 1409, 2818, 5636

Factors of 5638

List of positive integer factors of 5638 that divides 5638 without a remainder.

1, 2, 2819, 5638

Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5638 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5636 and 5638, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(5636,5638) = 2
LCM(5636,5638) = ( 5636 × 5638) / 2
LCM(5636,5638) = 31775768 / 2
LCM(5636,5638) = 15887884

Properties of LCM 5636 and 5638

(i) The LCM of 5638 and 5636 is associative

LCM of 5636 and 5638 = LCM of 5638 and 5636

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 5636 and 5638

1. What is the LCM of 5636 and 5638?

Answer: LCM of 5636 and 5638 is 15887884.

2. What are the Factors of 5636?

Answer: Factors of 5636 are 1, 2, 4, 1409, 2818, 5636. There are 6 integers that are factors of 5636. The greatest factor of 5636 is 5636.

3. What are the Factors of 5638?

Answer: Factors of 5638 are 1, 2, 2819, 5638. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5638. The greatest factor of 5638 is 5638.

4. How to Find the LCM of 5636 and 5638?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5638 = 15887884

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5636

5636 = 2 x 2 x 1409

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5638

5638 = 2 x 2819

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

LCM = 15887884 = 2 x 2 x 1409 x 2819

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5636 and 5638 is 15887884.