Least Common Multiple of 1604 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 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

LCM of 1604 and 1608

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1604 and 1608

LCM of 1604 and 1608 is 644808

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

Least Common Multiple of 1604 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 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

Properties of LCM 1604 and 1608

(i) The LCM of 1608 and 1604 is associative

LCM of 1604 and 1608 = LCM of 1608 and 1604

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1604 and 1608

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.