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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 591 and 592 the smallest integer that is 349872 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 591 and 592 is 349872.
LCM(591,592) = 349872
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 591 and 592. First we will calculate the prime factors of 591 and 592.
Prime Factorization of 591
3 | 591 |
197 | 197 |
1 |
Prime factors of 591 are 3,197. Prime factorization of 591 in exponential form is:
591 = 31×1971
Prime Factorization of 592
2 | 592 |
2 | 296 |
2 | 148 |
2 | 74 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 592 are 2,37. Prime factorization of 592 in exponential form is:
592 = 24×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 591 and 592.
LCM(591,592) = 24×31×371×1971
LCM(591,592) = 349872
Factors of 591
List of positive integer factors of 591 that divides 591 without a remainder.
1, 3, 197, 591
Factors of 592
List of positive integer factors of 592 that divides 592 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 37, 74, 148, 296, 592
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 591 and 592, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(591,592) = 1
LCM(591,592) = ( 591 × 592) / 1
LCM(591,592) = 349872 / 1
LCM(591,592) = 349872
(i) The LCM of 592 and 591 is associative
LCM of 591 and 592 = LCM of 592 and 591
1. What is the LCM of 591 and 592?
Answer: LCM of 591 and 592 is 349872.
2. What are the Factors of 591?
Answer: Factors of 591 are 1, 3, 197, 591. There are 4 integers that are factors of 591. The greatest factor of 591 is 591.
3. What are the Factors of 592?
Answer: Factors of 592 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 37, 74, 148, 296, 592. There are 10 integers that are factors of 592. The greatest factor of 592 is 592.
4. How to Find the LCM of 591 and 592?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 591 and 592 = 349872
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 591
591 = 3 x 197
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 592
592 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 349872 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 37 x 197
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 591 and 592 is 349872.