Least Common Multiple of 1602 and 1608

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1602 and 1608 the smallest integer that is 429336 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1602 and 1608 is 429336.

LCM(1602,1608) = 429336

LCM of 1602 and 1608

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1602 and 1608

LCM of 1602 and 1608 is 429336

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1602 and 1608. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1602 and 1608.

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 1608


2 1608
2 804
2 402
3 201
67 67
1

Prime factors of 1608 are 2, 3,67. Prime factorization of 1608 in exponential form is:

1608 = 23×31×671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1602 and 1608.

LCM(1602,1608) = 23×32×671×891
LCM(1602,1608) = 429336

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 1608

List of positive integer factors of 1608 that divides 1608 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 67, 134, 201, 268, 402, 536, 804, 1608

Least Common Multiple of 1602 and 1608 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1602 and 1608, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1602,1608) = 6
LCM(1602,1608) = ( 1602 × 1608) / 6
LCM(1602,1608) = 2576016 / 6
LCM(1602,1608) = 429336

Properties of LCM 1602 and 1608

(i) The LCM of 1608 and 1602 is associative

LCM of 1602 and 1608 = LCM of 1608 and 1602

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1602 and 1608

1. What is the LCM of 1602 and 1608?

Answer: LCM of 1602 and 1608 is 429336.

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 1608?

Answer: Factors of 1608 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 67, 134, 201, 268, 402, 536, 804, 1608. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1608. The greatest factor of 1608 is 1608.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1602 and 1608?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1602 and 1608 = 429336

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1602

1602 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1608

1608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 67

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

LCM = 429336 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 67 x 89

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1602 and 1608 is 429336.