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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1602 and 1604 the smallest integer that is 1284804 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1602 and 1604 is 1284804.
LCM(1602,1604) = 1284804
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 1602 and 1604. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1602 and 1604.
Prime Factorization of 1602
2 | 1602 |
3 | 801 |
3 | 267 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1602 are 2, 3,89. Prime factorization of 1602 in exponential form is:
1602 = 21×32×891
Prime Factorization of 1604
2 | 1604 |
2 | 802 |
401 | 401 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1604 are 2,401. Prime factorization of 1604 in exponential form is:
1604 = 22×4011
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1602 and 1604.
LCM(1602,1604) = 22×32×891×4011
LCM(1602,1604) = 1284804
Factors of 1602
List of positive integer factors of 1602 that divides 1602 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 89, 178, 267, 534, 801, 1602
Factors of 1604
List of positive integer factors of 1604 that divides 1604 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 401, 802, 1604
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1602 and 1604, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1602,1604) = 2
LCM(1602,1604) = ( 1602 × 1604) / 2
LCM(1602,1604) = 2569608 / 2
LCM(1602,1604) = 1284804
(i) The LCM of 1604 and 1602 is associative
LCM of 1602 and 1604 = LCM of 1604 and 1602
1. What is the LCM of 1602 and 1604?
Answer: LCM of 1602 and 1604 is 1284804.
2. What are the Factors of 1602?
Answer: Factors of 1602 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 89, 178, 267, 534, 801, 1602. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1602. The greatest factor of 1602 is 1602.
3. What are the Factors of 1604?
Answer: Factors of 1604 are 1, 2, 4, 401, 802, 1604. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1604. The greatest factor of 1604 is 1604.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1602 and 1604?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1602 and 1604 = 1284804
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1602
1602 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1604
1604 = 2 x 2 x 401
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1284804 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 89 x 401
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1602 and 1604 is 1284804.