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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 59 and 60 the smallest integer that is 3540 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 60 is 3540.
LCM(59,60) = 3540
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 59 and 60. First we will calculate the prime factors of 59 and 60.
Prime Factorization of 59
59 | 59 |
1 |
Prime factors of 59 are 59. Prime factorization of 59 in exponential form is:
59 = 591
Prime Factorization of 60
2 | 60 |
2 | 30 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 60 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 60 in exponential form is:
60 = 22×31×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 59 and 60.
LCM(59,60) = 22×31×51×591
LCM(59,60) = 3540
Factors of 59
List of positive integer factors of 59 that divides 59 without a remainder.
1, 59
Factors of 60
List of positive integer factors of 60 that divides 60 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 59 and 60, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(59,60) = 1
LCM(59,60) = ( 59 × 60) / 1
LCM(59,60) = 3540 / 1
LCM(59,60) = 3540
(i) The LCM of 60 and 59 is associative
LCM of 59 and 60 = LCM of 60 and 59
1. What is the LCM of 59 and 60?
Answer: LCM of 59 and 60 is 3540.
2. What are the Factors of 59?
Answer: Factors of 59 are 1, 59. There are 2 integers that are factors of 59. The greatest factor of 59 is 59.
3. What are the Factors of 60?
Answer: Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60. There are 12 integers that are factors of 60. The greatest factor of 60 is 60.
4. How to Find the LCM of 59 and 60?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 59 and 60 = 3540
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 59
59 = 59
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 60
60 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3540 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 59
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 59 and 60 is 3540.