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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 578 and 582 the smallest integer that is 168198 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 578 and 582 is 168198.
LCM(578,582) = 168198
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 578 and 582. First we will calculate the prime factors of 578 and 582.
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
Prime Factorization of 582
2 | 582 |
3 | 291 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 582 are 2, 3,97. Prime factorization of 582 in exponential form is:
582 = 21×31×971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 578 and 582.
LCM(578,582) = 21×31×172×971
LCM(578,582) = 168198
Factors of 578
List of positive integer factors of 578 that divides 578 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 34, 289, 578
Factors of 582
List of positive integer factors of 582 that divides 582 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 97, 194, 291, 582
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 578 and 582, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(578,582) = 2
LCM(578,582) = ( 578 × 582) / 2
LCM(578,582) = 336396 / 2
LCM(578,582) = 168198
(i) The LCM of 582 and 578 is associative
LCM of 578 and 582 = LCM of 582 and 578
1. What is the LCM of 578 and 582?
Answer: LCM of 578 and 582 is 168198.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 582?
Answer: Factors of 582 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 97, 194, 291, 582. There are 8 integers that are factors of 582. The greatest factor of 582 is 582.
4. How to Find the LCM of 578 and 582?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 578 and 582 = 168198
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 578
578 = 2 x 17 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 582
582 = 2 x 3 x 97
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 168198 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 17 x 97
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 578 and 582 is 168198.