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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 579 and 586 the smallest integer that is 339294 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 579 and 586 is 339294.
LCM(579,586) = 339294
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 586. First we will calculate the prime factors of 579 and 586.
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 586
2 | 586 |
293 | 293 |
1 |
Prime factors of 586 are 2,293. Prime factorization of 586 in exponential form is:
586 = 21×2931
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 579 and 586.
LCM(579,586) = 21×31×1931×2931
LCM(579,586) = 339294
Factors of 579
List of positive integer factors of 579 that divides 579 without a remainder.
1, 3, 193, 579
Factors of 586
List of positive integer factors of 586 that divides 586 without a remainder.
1, 2, 293, 586
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 579 and 586, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(579,586) = 1
LCM(579,586) = ( 579 × 586) / 1
LCM(579,586) = 339294 / 1
LCM(579,586) = 339294
(i) The LCM of 586 and 579 is associative
LCM of 579 and 586 = LCM of 586 and 579
1. What is the LCM of 579 and 586?
Answer: LCM of 579 and 586 is 339294.
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 586?
Answer: Factors of 586 are 1, 2, 293, 586. There are 4 integers that are factors of 586. The greatest factor of 586 is 586.
4. How to Find the LCM of 579 and 586?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 579 and 586 = 339294
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 579
579 = 3 x 193
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 586
586 = 2 x 293
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 339294 = 2 x 3 x 193 x 293
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 579 and 586 is 339294.