Least Common Multiple of 6537 and 6542

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6537 and 6542 the smallest integer that is 42765054 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6537 and 6542 is 42765054.

LCM(6537,6542) = 42765054

LCM of 6537 and 6542

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

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Least Common Multiple of 6537 and 6542

LCM of 6537 and 6542 is 42765054

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6537 and 6542. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6537 and 6542.

Prime Factorization of 6537


3 6537
2179 2179
1

Prime factors of 6537 are 3,2179. Prime factorization of 6537 in exponential form is:

6537 = 31×21791

Prime Factorization of 6542


2 6542
3271 3271
1

Prime factors of 6542 are 2,3271. Prime factorization of 6542 in exponential form is:

6542 = 21×32711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6537 and 6542.

LCM(6537,6542) = 21×31×21791×32711
LCM(6537,6542) = 42765054

Factors of 6537

List of positive integer factors of 6537 that divides 6537 without a remainder.

1, 3, 2179, 6537

Factors of 6542

List of positive integer factors of 6542 that divides 6542 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3271, 6542

Least Common Multiple of 6537 and 6542 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6537 and 6542, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6537,6542) = 1
LCM(6537,6542) = ( 6537 × 6542) / 1
LCM(6537,6542) = 42765054 / 1
LCM(6537,6542) = 42765054

Properties of LCM 6537 and 6542

(i) The LCM of 6542 and 6537 is associative

LCM of 6537 and 6542 = LCM of 6542 and 6537

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6537 and 6542

1. What is the LCM of 6537 and 6542?

Answer: LCM of 6537 and 6542 is 42765054.

2. What are the Factors of 6537?

Answer: Factors of 6537 are 1, 3, 2179, 6537. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6537. The greatest factor of 6537 is 6537.

3. What are the Factors of 6542?

Answer: Factors of 6542 are 1, 2, 3271, 6542. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6542. The greatest factor of 6542 is 6542.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6537 and 6542?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6537 and 6542 = 42765054

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6537

6537 = 3 x 2179

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6542

6542 = 2 x 3271

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

LCM = 42765054 = 2 x 3 x 2179 x 3271

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6537 and 6542 is 42765054.