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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1604 and 1608 the smallest integer that is 644808 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1604 and 1608 is 644808.
LCM(1604,1608) = 644808
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 1604 and 1608. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1604 and 1608.
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
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 1604 and 1608.
LCM(1604,1608) = 23×31×671×4011
LCM(1604,1608) = 644808
Factors of 1604
List of positive integer factors of 1604 that divides 1604 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 401, 802, 1604
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
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1604 and 1608, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1604,1608) = 4
LCM(1604,1608) = ( 1604 × 1608) / 4
LCM(1604,1608) = 2579232 / 4
LCM(1604,1608) = 644808
(i) The LCM of 1608 and 1604 is associative
LCM of 1604 and 1608 = LCM of 1608 and 1604
1. What is the LCM of 1604 and 1608?
Answer: LCM of 1604 and 1608 is 644808.
2. 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.
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 1604 and 1608?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1604 and 1608 = 644808
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1604
1604 = 2 x 2 x 401
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 = 644808 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 67 x 401
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1604 and 1608 is 644808.