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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 579 and 580 the smallest integer that is 335820 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 579 and 580 is 335820.
LCM(579,580) = 335820
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 579 and 580. First we will calculate the prime factors of 579 and 580.
Prime Factorization of 579
3 | 579 |
193 | 193 |
1 |
Prime factors of 579 are 3,193. Prime factorization of 579 in exponential form is:
579 = 31×1931
Prime Factorization of 580
2 | 580 |
2 | 290 |
5 | 145 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 580 are 2, 5,29. Prime factorization of 580 in exponential form is:
580 = 22×51×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 579 and 580.
LCM(579,580) = 22×31×51×291×1931
LCM(579,580) = 335820
Factors of 579
List of positive integer factors of 579 that divides 579 without a remainder.
1, 3, 193, 579
Factors of 580
List of positive integer factors of 580 that divides 580 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 29, 58, 116, 145, 290, 580
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 579 and 580, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(579,580) = 1
LCM(579,580) = ( 579 × 580) / 1
LCM(579,580) = 335820 / 1
LCM(579,580) = 335820
(i) The LCM of 580 and 579 is associative
LCM of 579 and 580 = LCM of 580 and 579
1. What is the LCM of 579 and 580?
Answer: LCM of 579 and 580 is 335820.
2. What are the Factors of 579?
Answer: Factors of 579 are 1, 3, 193, 579. There are 4 integers that are factors of 579. The greatest factor of 579 is 579.
3. What are the Factors of 580?
Answer: Factors of 580 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 29, 58, 116, 145, 290, 580. There are 12 integers that are factors of 580. The greatest factor of 580 is 580.
4. How to Find the LCM of 579 and 580?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 579 and 580 = 335820
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 579
579 = 3 x 193
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 580
580 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 335820 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 29 x 193
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 579 and 580 is 335820.