Least Common Multiple of 6531 and 6538

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6531 and 6538 the smallest integer that is 6099954 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6531 and 6538 is 6099954.

LCM(6531,6538) = 6099954

LCM of 6531 and 6538

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 6531 and 6538

LCM of 6531 and 6538 is 6099954

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6531 and 6538. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6531 and 6538.

Prime Factorization of 6531


3 6531
7 2177
311 311
1

Prime factors of 6531 are 3, 7,311. Prime factorization of 6531 in exponential form is:

6531 = 31×71×3111

Prime Factorization of 6538


2 6538
7 3269
467 467
1

Prime factors of 6538 are 2, 7,467. Prime factorization of 6538 in exponential form is:

6538 = 21×71×4671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6531 and 6538.

LCM(6531,6538) = 21×31×71×3111×4671
LCM(6531,6538) = 6099954

Factors of 6531

List of positive integer factors of 6531 that divides 6531 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 21, 311, 933, 2177, 6531

Factors of 6538

List of positive integer factors of 6538 that divides 6538 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 467, 934, 3269, 6538

Least Common Multiple of 6531 and 6538 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6531 and 6538, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6531,6538) = 7
LCM(6531,6538) = ( 6531 × 6538) / 7
LCM(6531,6538) = 42699678 / 7
LCM(6531,6538) = 6099954

Properties of LCM 6531 and 6538

(i) The LCM of 6538 and 6531 is associative

LCM of 6531 and 6538 = LCM of 6538 and 6531

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6531 and 6538

1. What is the LCM of 6531 and 6538?

Answer: LCM of 6531 and 6538 is 6099954.

2. What are the Factors of 6531?

Answer: Factors of 6531 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 311, 933, 2177, 6531. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6531. The greatest factor of 6531 is 6531.

3. What are the Factors of 6538?

Answer: Factors of 6538 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 467, 934, 3269, 6538. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6538. The greatest factor of 6538 is 6538.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6531 and 6538?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6531 and 6538 = 6099954

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6531

6531 = 3 x 7 x 311

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6538

6538 = 2 x 7 x 467

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 6099954 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 311 x 467

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6531 and 6538 is 6099954.