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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 59 and 63 the smallest integer that is 3717 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 63 is 3717.
LCM(59,63) = 3717
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 63. First we will calculate the prime factors of 59 and 63.
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 63
3 | 63 |
3 | 21 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 63 are 3,7. Prime factorization of 63 in exponential form is:
63 = 32×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 59 and 63.
LCM(59,63) = 32×71×591
LCM(59,63) = 3717
Factors of 59
List of positive integer factors of 59 that divides 59 without a remainder.
1, 59
Factors of 63
List of positive integer factors of 63 that divides 63 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 63
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 59 and 63, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(59,63) = 1
LCM(59,63) = ( 59 × 63) / 1
LCM(59,63) = 3717 / 1
LCM(59,63) = 3717
(i) The LCM of 63 and 59 is associative
LCM of 59 and 63 = LCM of 63 and 59
1. What is the LCM of 59 and 63?
Answer: LCM of 59 and 63 is 3717.
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 63?
Answer: Factors of 63 are 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 63. There are 6 integers that are factors of 63. The greatest factor of 63 is 63.
4. How to Find the LCM of 59 and 63?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 59 and 63 = 3717
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 59
59 = 59
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 63
63 = 3 x 3 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 = 3717 = 3 x 3 x 7 x 59
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 59 and 63 is 3717.