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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 573 and 578 the smallest integer that is 331194 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 573 and 578 is 331194.
LCM(573,578) = 331194
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 573 and 578. First we will calculate the prime factors of 573 and 578.
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
Prime Factorization of 578
2 | 578 |
17 | 289 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 578 are 2,17. Prime factorization of 578 in exponential form is:
578 = 21×172
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 573 and 578.
LCM(573,578) = 21×31×172×1911
LCM(573,578) = 331194
Factors of 573
List of positive integer factors of 573 that divides 573 without a remainder.
1, 3, 191, 573
Factors of 578
List of positive integer factors of 578 that divides 578 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 34, 289, 578
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 573 and 578, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(573,578) = 1
LCM(573,578) = ( 573 × 578) / 1
LCM(573,578) = 331194 / 1
LCM(573,578) = 331194
(i) The LCM of 578 and 573 is associative
LCM of 573 and 578 = LCM of 578 and 573
1. What is the LCM of 573 and 578?
Answer: LCM of 573 and 578 is 331194.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 578?
Answer: Factors of 578 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 289, 578. There are 6 integers that are factors of 578. The greatest factor of 578 is 578.
4. How to Find the LCM of 573 and 578?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 573 and 578 = 331194
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 573
573 = 3 x 191
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 578
578 = 2 x 17 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 331194 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 17 x 191
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 573 and 578 is 331194.