Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 568 and 573 the smallest integer that is 325464 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 568 and 573 is 325464.
LCM(568,573) = 325464
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 573. First we will calculate the prime factors of 568 and 573.
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 573
3 | 573 |
191 | 191 |
1 |
Prime factors of 573 are 3,191. Prime factorization of 573 in exponential form is:
573 = 31×1911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 568 and 573.
LCM(568,573) = 23×31×711×1911
LCM(568,573) = 325464
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 573
List of positive integer factors of 573 that divides 573 without a remainder.
1, 3, 191, 573
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 568 and 573, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(568,573) = 1
LCM(568,573) = ( 568 × 573) / 1
LCM(568,573) = 325464 / 1
LCM(568,573) = 325464
(i) The LCM of 573 and 568 is associative
LCM of 568 and 573 = LCM of 573 and 568
1. What is the LCM of 568 and 573?
Answer: LCM of 568 and 573 is 325464.
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 573?
Answer: Factors of 573 are 1, 3, 191, 573. There are 4 integers that are factors of 573. The greatest factor of 573 is 573.
4. How to Find the LCM of 568 and 573?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 568 and 573 = 325464
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 568
568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 71
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 573
573 = 3 x 191
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 325464 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 71 x 191
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 568 and 573 is 325464.