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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 592 and 596 the smallest integer that is 88208 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 592 and 596 is 88208.
LCM(592,596) = 88208
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 592 and 596. First we will calculate the prime factors of 592 and 596.
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
Prime Factorization of 596
2 | 596 |
2 | 298 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 596 are 2,149. Prime factorization of 596 in exponential form is:
596 = 22×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 592 and 596.
LCM(592,596) = 24×371×1491
LCM(592,596) = 88208
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
Factors of 596
List of positive integer factors of 596 that divides 596 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 149, 298, 596
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 592 and 596, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(592,596) = 4
LCM(592,596) = ( 592 × 596) / 4
LCM(592,596) = 352832 / 4
LCM(592,596) = 88208
(i) The LCM of 596 and 592 is associative
LCM of 592 and 596 = LCM of 596 and 592
1. What is the LCM of 592 and 596?
Answer: LCM of 592 and 596 is 88208.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 596?
Answer: Factors of 596 are 1, 2, 4, 149, 298, 596. There are 6 integers that are factors of 596. The greatest factor of 596 is 596.
4. How to Find the LCM of 592 and 596?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 592 and 596 = 88208
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 592
592 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 596
596 = 2 x 2 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 88208 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 37 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 592 and 596 is 88208.