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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 580 and 588 the smallest integer that is 85260 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 580 and 588 is 85260.
LCM(580,588) = 85260
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 588. First we will calculate the prime factors of 580 and 588.
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 588
2 | 588 |
2 | 294 |
3 | 147 |
7 | 49 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 588 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 588 in exponential form is:
588 = 22×31×72
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 580 and 588.
LCM(580,588) = 22×31×51×72×291
LCM(580,588) = 85260
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 588
List of positive integer factors of 588 that divides 588 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 49, 84, 98, 147, 196, 294, 588
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 580 and 588, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(580,588) = 4
LCM(580,588) = ( 580 × 588) / 4
LCM(580,588) = 341040 / 4
LCM(580,588) = 85260
(i) The LCM of 588 and 580 is associative
LCM of 580 and 588 = LCM of 588 and 580
1. What is the LCM of 580 and 588?
Answer: LCM of 580 and 588 is 85260.
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 588?
Answer: Factors of 588 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 49, 84, 98, 147, 196, 294, 588. There are 18 integers that are factors of 588. The greatest factor of 588 is 588.
4. How to Find the LCM of 580 and 588?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 580 and 588 = 85260
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 580
580 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 588
588 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 85260 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 580 and 588 is 85260.