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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 593 and 596 the smallest integer that is 353428 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 593 and 596 is 353428.
LCM(593,596) = 353428
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 593 and 596. First we will calculate the prime factors of 593 and 596.
Prime Factorization of 593
593 | 593 |
1 |
Prime factors of 593 are 593. Prime factorization of 593 in exponential form is:
593 = 5931
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 593 and 596.
LCM(593,596) = 22×1491×5931
LCM(593,596) = 353428
Factors of 593
List of positive integer factors of 593 that divides 593 without a remainder.
1, 593
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 593 and 596, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(593,596) = 1
LCM(593,596) = ( 593 × 596) / 1
LCM(593,596) = 353428 / 1
LCM(593,596) = 353428
(i) The LCM of 596 and 593 is associative
LCM of 593 and 596 = LCM of 596 and 593
1. What is the LCM of 593 and 596?
Answer: LCM of 593 and 596 is 353428.
2. What are the Factors of 593?
Answer: Factors of 593 are 1, 593. There are 2 integers that are factors of 593. The greatest factor of 593 is 593.
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 593 and 596?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 593 and 596 = 353428
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 593
593 = 593
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 = 353428 = 2 x 2 x 149 x 593
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 593 and 596 is 353428.