Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5642

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 5642 the smallest integer that is 15899156 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5636 and 5642 is 15899156.

LCM(5636,5642) = 15899156

LCM of 5636 and 5642

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

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Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5642

LCM of 5636 and 5642 is 15899156

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 5636 and 5642. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5636 and 5642.

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 5642


2 5642
7 2821
13 403
31 31
1

Prime factors of 5642 are 2, 7, 13,31. Prime factorization of 5642 in exponential form is:

5642 = 21×71×131×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5636 and 5642.

LCM(5636,5642) = 22×71×131×311×14091
LCM(5636,5642) = 15899156

Factors of 5636

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

1, 2, 4, 1409, 2818, 5636

Factors of 5642

List of positive integer factors of 5642 that divides 5642 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 31, 62, 91, 182, 217, 403, 434, 806, 2821, 5642

Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5642 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 5642, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(5636,5642) = 2
LCM(5636,5642) = ( 5636 × 5642) / 2
LCM(5636,5642) = 31798312 / 2
LCM(5636,5642) = 15899156

Properties of LCM 5636 and 5642

(i) The LCM of 5642 and 5636 is associative

LCM of 5636 and 5642 = LCM of 5642 and 5636

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 5636 and 5642

1. What is the LCM of 5636 and 5642?

Answer: LCM of 5636 and 5642 is 15899156.

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 5642?

Answer: Factors of 5642 are 1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 31, 62, 91, 182, 217, 403, 434, 806, 2821, 5642. There are 16 integers that are factors of 5642. The greatest factor of 5642 is 5642.

4. How to Find the LCM of 5636 and 5642?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 5636 and 5642 = 15899156

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5636

5636 = 2 x 2 x 1409

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5642

5642 = 2 x 7 x 13 x 31

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

LCM = 15899156 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 13 x 31 x 1409

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5636 and 5642 is 15899156.