Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6562

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 6562 the smallest integer that is 21510236 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6556 and 6562 is 21510236.

LCM(6556,6562) = 21510236

LCM of 6556 and 6562

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

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Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6562

LCM of 6556 and 6562 is 21510236

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6556 and 6562. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6556 and 6562.

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 6562


2 6562
17 3281
193 193
1

Prime factors of 6562 are 2, 17,193. Prime factorization of 6562 in exponential form is:

6562 = 21×171×1931

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6556 and 6562.

LCM(6556,6562) = 22×111×171×1491×1931
LCM(6556,6562) = 21510236

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 6562

List of positive integer factors of 6562 that divides 6562 without a remainder.

1, 2, 17, 34, 193, 386, 3281, 6562

Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6562 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 6562, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6556,6562) = 2
LCM(6556,6562) = ( 6556 × 6562) / 2
LCM(6556,6562) = 43020472 / 2
LCM(6556,6562) = 21510236

Properties of LCM 6556 and 6562

(i) The LCM of 6562 and 6556 is associative

LCM of 6556 and 6562 = LCM of 6562 and 6556

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6556 and 6562

1. What is the LCM of 6556 and 6562?

Answer: LCM of 6556 and 6562 is 21510236.

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 6562?

Answer: Factors of 6562 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 193, 386, 3281, 6562. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6562. The greatest factor of 6562 is 6562.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6556 and 6562?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6556 and 6562 = 21510236

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6556

6556 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 149

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6562

6562 = 2 x 17 x 193

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

LCM = 21510236 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 17 x 149 x 193

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6556 and 6562 is 21510236.