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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 588 and 594 the smallest integer that is 58212 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 588 and 594 is 58212.
LCM(588,594) = 58212
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 588 and 594. First we will calculate the prime factors of 588 and 594.
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
Prime Factorization of 594
2 | 594 |
3 | 297 |
3 | 99 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 594 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 594 in exponential form is:
594 = 21×33×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 588 and 594.
LCM(588,594) = 22×33×72×111
LCM(588,594) = 58212
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
Factors of 594
List of positive integer factors of 594 that divides 594 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 22, 27, 33, 54, 66, 99, 198, 297, 594
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 588 and 594, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(588,594) = 6
LCM(588,594) = ( 588 × 594) / 6
LCM(588,594) = 349272 / 6
LCM(588,594) = 58212
(i) The LCM of 594 and 588 is associative
LCM of 588 and 594 = LCM of 594 and 588
1. What is the LCM of 588 and 594?
Answer: LCM of 588 and 594 is 58212.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 594?
Answer: Factors of 594 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 22, 27, 33, 54, 66, 99, 198, 297, 594. There are 16 integers that are factors of 594. The greatest factor of 594 is 594.
4. How to Find the LCM of 588 and 594?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 588 and 594 = 58212
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 588
588 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 594
594 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 58212 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 588 and 594 is 58212.