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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 581 and 582 the smallest integer that is 338142 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 581 and 582 is 338142.
LCM(581,582) = 338142
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 581 and 582. First we will calculate the prime factors of 581 and 582.
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
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 581 and 582.
LCM(581,582) = 21×31×71×831×971
LCM(581,582) = 338142
Factors of 581
List of positive integer factors of 581 that divides 581 without a remainder.
1, 7, 83, 581
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 581 and 582, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(581,582) = 1
LCM(581,582) = ( 581 × 582) / 1
LCM(581,582) = 338142 / 1
LCM(581,582) = 338142
(i) The LCM of 582 and 581 is associative
LCM of 581 and 582 = LCM of 582 and 581
1. What is the LCM of 581 and 582?
Answer: LCM of 581 and 582 is 338142.
2. 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.
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 581 and 582?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 581 and 582 = 338142
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 581
581 = 7 x 83
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 = 338142 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 83 x 97
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 581 and 582 is 338142.