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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 594 and 602 the smallest integer that is 178794 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 594 and 602 is 178794.
LCM(594,602) = 178794
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 594 and 602. First we will calculate the prime factors of 594 and 602.
Prime Factorization of 594
2 | 594 |
3 | 297 |
3 | 99 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 594 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 594 in exponential form is:
594 = 21×33×111
Prime Factorization of 602
2 | 602 |
7 | 301 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 602 are 2, 7,43. Prime factorization of 602 in exponential form is:
602 = 21×71×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 594 and 602.
LCM(594,602) = 21×33×71×111×431
LCM(594,602) = 178794
Factors of 594
List of positive integer factors of 594 that divides 594 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 22, 27, 33, 54, 66, 99, 198, 297, 594
Factors of 602
List of positive integer factors of 602 that divides 602 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 43, 86, 301, 602
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 594 and 602, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(594,602) = 2
LCM(594,602) = ( 594 × 602) / 2
LCM(594,602) = 357588 / 2
LCM(594,602) = 178794
(i) The LCM of 602 and 594 is associative
LCM of 594 and 602 = LCM of 602 and 594
1. What is the LCM of 594 and 602?
Answer: LCM of 594 and 602 is 178794.
2. What are the Factors of 594?
Answer: Factors of 594 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, 22, 27, 33, 54, 66, 99, 198, 297, 594. There are 16 integers that are factors of 594. The greatest factor of 594 is 594.
3. What are the Factors of 602?
Answer: Factors of 602 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 43, 86, 301, 602. There are 8 integers that are factors of 602. The greatest factor of 602 is 602.
4. How to Find the LCM of 594 and 602?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 594 and 602 = 178794
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 594
594 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 602
602 = 2 x 7 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 178794 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 594 and 602 is 178794.