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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 568 and 572 the smallest integer that is 81224 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 568 and 572 is 81224.
LCM(568,572) = 81224
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 568 and 572. First we will calculate the prime factors of 568 and 572.
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
Prime Factorization of 572
2 | 572 |
2 | 286 |
11 | 143 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 572 are 2, 11,13. Prime factorization of 572 in exponential form is:
572 = 22×111×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 568 and 572.
LCM(568,572) = 23×111×131×711
LCM(568,572) = 81224
Factors of 568
List of positive integer factors of 568 that divides 568 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 71, 142, 284, 568
Factors of 572
List of positive integer factors of 572 that divides 572 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 11, 13, 22, 26, 44, 52, 143, 286, 572
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 568 and 572, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(568,572) = 4
LCM(568,572) = ( 568 × 572) / 4
LCM(568,572) = 324896 / 4
LCM(568,572) = 81224
(i) The LCM of 572 and 568 is associative
LCM of 568 and 572 = LCM of 572 and 568
1. What is the LCM of 568 and 572?
Answer: LCM of 568 and 572 is 81224.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 572?
Answer: Factors of 572 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 13, 22, 26, 44, 52, 143, 286, 572. There are 12 integers that are factors of 572. The greatest factor of 572 is 572.
4. How to Find the LCM of 568 and 572?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 568 and 572 = 81224
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 568
568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 71
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 572
572 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 81224 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 13 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 568 and 572 is 81224.