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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1654 and 1659 the smallest integer that is 2743986 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1654 and 1659 is 2743986.
LCM(1654,1659) = 2743986
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 1654 and 1659. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1654 and 1659.
Prime Factorization of 1654
2 | 1654 |
827 | 827 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1654 are 2,827. Prime factorization of 1654 in exponential form is:
1654 = 21×8271
Prime Factorization of 1659
3 | 1659 |
7 | 553 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1659 are 3, 7,79. Prime factorization of 1659 in exponential form is:
1659 = 31×71×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1654 and 1659.
LCM(1654,1659) = 21×31×71×791×8271
LCM(1654,1659) = 2743986
Factors of 1654
List of positive integer factors of 1654 that divides 1654 without a remainder.
1, 2, 827, 1654
Factors of 1659
List of positive integer factors of 1659 that divides 1659 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 79, 237, 553, 1659
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1654 and 1659, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1654,1659) = 1
LCM(1654,1659) = ( 1654 × 1659) / 1
LCM(1654,1659) = 2743986 / 1
LCM(1654,1659) = 2743986
(i) The LCM of 1659 and 1654 is associative
LCM of 1654 and 1659 = LCM of 1659 and 1654
1. What is the LCM of 1654 and 1659?
Answer: LCM of 1654 and 1659 is 2743986.
2. What are the Factors of 1654?
Answer: Factors of 1654 are 1, 2, 827, 1654. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1654. The greatest factor of 1654 is 1654.
3. What are the Factors of 1659?
Answer: Factors of 1659 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 79, 237, 553, 1659. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1659. The greatest factor of 1659 is 1659.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1654 and 1659?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1654 and 1659 = 2743986
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1654
1654 = 2 x 827
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1659
1659 = 3 x 7 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2743986 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 79 x 827
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1654 and 1659 is 2743986.