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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 580 and 581 the smallest integer that is 336980 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 580 and 581 is 336980.
LCM(580,581) = 336980
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 580 and 581. First we will calculate the prime factors of 580 and 581.
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
Prime Factorization of 581
7 | 581 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 581 are 7,83. Prime factorization of 581 in exponential form is:
581 = 71×831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 580 and 581.
LCM(580,581) = 22×51×71×291×831
LCM(580,581) = 336980
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
Factors of 581
List of positive integer factors of 581 that divides 581 without a remainder.
1, 7, 83, 581
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 580 and 581, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(580,581) = 1
LCM(580,581) = ( 580 × 581) / 1
LCM(580,581) = 336980 / 1
LCM(580,581) = 336980
(i) The LCM of 581 and 580 is associative
LCM of 580 and 581 = LCM of 581 and 580
1. What is the LCM of 580 and 581?
Answer: LCM of 580 and 581 is 336980.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 581?
Answer: Factors of 581 are 1, 7, 83, 581. There are 4 integers that are factors of 581. The greatest factor of 581 is 581.
4. How to Find the LCM of 580 and 581?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 580 and 581 = 336980
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 580
580 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 581
581 = 7 x 83
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 336980 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 29 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 580 and 581 is 336980.