Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6561

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6556 and 6561 the smallest integer that is 43013916 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6556 and 6561 is 43013916.

LCM(6556,6561) = 43013916

LCM of 6556 and 6561

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

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Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6561

LCM of 6556 and 6561 is 43013916

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6556 and 6561. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6556 and 6561.

Prime Factorization of 6556


2 6556
2 3278
11 1639
149 149
1

Prime factors of 6556 are 2, 11,149. Prime factorization of 6556 in exponential form is:

6556 = 22×111×1491

Prime Factorization of 6561


3 6561
3 2187
3 729
3 243
3 81
3 27
3 9
3 3
1

Prime factors of 6561 are 3. Prime factorization of 6561 in exponential form is:

6561 = 38

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6556 and 6561.

LCM(6556,6561) = 22×38×111×1491
LCM(6556,6561) = 43013916

Factors of 6556

List of positive integer factors of 6556 that divides 6556 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 149, 298, 596, 1639, 3278, 6556

Factors of 6561

List of positive integer factors of 6561 that divides 6561 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, 729, 2187, 6561

Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6561 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6556 and 6561, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6556,6561) = 1
LCM(6556,6561) = ( 6556 × 6561) / 1
LCM(6556,6561) = 43013916 / 1
LCM(6556,6561) = 43013916

Properties of LCM 6556 and 6561

(i) The LCM of 6561 and 6556 is associative

LCM of 6556 and 6561 = LCM of 6561 and 6556

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6556 and 6561

1. What is the LCM of 6556 and 6561?

Answer: LCM of 6556 and 6561 is 43013916.

2. What are the Factors of 6556?

Answer: Factors of 6556 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 149, 298, 596, 1639, 3278, 6556. There are 12 integers that are factors of 6556. The greatest factor of 6556 is 6556.

3. What are the Factors of 6561?

Answer: Factors of 6561 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, 729, 2187, 6561. There are 9 integers that are factors of 6561. The greatest factor of 6561 is 6561.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6556 and 6561?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6561 = 43013916

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6556

6556 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 149

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6561

6561 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3

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

LCM = 43013916 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 149

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6556 and 6561 is 43013916.