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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1607 and 1609 the smallest integer that is 2585663 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1607 and 1609 is 2585663.
LCM(1607,1609) = 2585663
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 1607 and 1609. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1607 and 1609.
Prime Factorization of 1607
1607 | 1607 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1607 are 1607. Prime factorization of 1607 in exponential form is:
1607 = 16071
Prime Factorization of 1609
1609 | 1609 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1609 are 1609. Prime factorization of 1609 in exponential form is:
1609 = 16091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1607 and 1609.
LCM(1607,1609) = 16071×16091
LCM(1607,1609) = 2585663
Factors of 1607
List of positive integer factors of 1607 that divides 1607 without a remainder.
1, 1607
Factors of 1609
List of positive integer factors of 1609 that divides 1609 without a remainder.
1, 1609
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1607 and 1609, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1607,1609) = 1
LCM(1607,1609) = ( 1607 × 1609) / 1
LCM(1607,1609) = 2585663 / 1
LCM(1607,1609) = 2585663
(i) The LCM of 1609 and 1607 is associative
LCM of 1607 and 1609 = LCM of 1609 and 1607
1. What is the LCM of 1607 and 1609?
Answer: LCM of 1607 and 1609 is 2585663.
2. What are the Factors of 1607?
Answer: Factors of 1607 are 1, 1607. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1607. The greatest factor of 1607 is 1607.
3. What are the Factors of 1609?
Answer: Factors of 1609 are 1, 1609. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1609. The greatest factor of 1609 is 1609.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1607 and 1609?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1607 and 1609 = 2585663
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1607
1607 = 1607
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1609
1609 = 1609
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2585663 = 1607 x 1609
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1607 and 1609 is 2585663.