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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1655 and 1660 the smallest integer that is 549460 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1655 and 1660 is 549460.
LCM(1655,1660) = 549460
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 1655 and 1660. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1655 and 1660.
Prime Factorization of 1655
5 | 1655 |
331 | 331 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1655 are 5,331. Prime factorization of 1655 in exponential form is:
1655 = 51×3311
Prime Factorization of 1660
2 | 1660 |
2 | 830 |
5 | 415 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1660 are 2, 5,83. Prime factorization of 1660 in exponential form is:
1660 = 22×51×831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1655 and 1660.
LCM(1655,1660) = 22×51×831×3311
LCM(1655,1660) = 549460
Factors of 1655
List of positive integer factors of 1655 that divides 1655 without a remainder.
1, 5, 331, 1655
Factors of 1660
List of positive integer factors of 1660 that divides 1660 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 83, 166, 332, 415, 830, 1660
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1655 and 1660, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1655,1660) = 5
LCM(1655,1660) = ( 1655 × 1660) / 5
LCM(1655,1660) = 2747300 / 5
LCM(1655,1660) = 549460
(i) The LCM of 1660 and 1655 is associative
LCM of 1655 and 1660 = LCM of 1660 and 1655
1. What is the LCM of 1655 and 1660?
Answer: LCM of 1655 and 1660 is 549460.
2. What are the Factors of 1655?
Answer: Factors of 1655 are 1, 5, 331, 1655. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1655. The greatest factor of 1655 is 1655.
3. What are the Factors of 1660?
Answer: Factors of 1660 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 83, 166, 332, 415, 830, 1660. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1660. The greatest factor of 1660 is 1660.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1655 and 1660?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1655 and 1660 = 549460
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1655
1655 = 5 x 331
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1660
1660 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 83
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 549460 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 83 x 331
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1655 and 1660 is 549460.