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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1657 and 1663 the smallest integer that is 2755591 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1657 and 1663 is 2755591.
LCM(1657,1663) = 2755591
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 1657 and 1663. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1657 and 1663.
Prime Factorization of 1657
1657 | 1657 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1657 are 1657. Prime factorization of 1657 in exponential form is:
1657 = 16571
Prime Factorization of 1663
1663 | 1663 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1663 are 1663. Prime factorization of 1663 in exponential form is:
1663 = 16631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1657 and 1663.
LCM(1657,1663) = 16571×16631
LCM(1657,1663) = 2755591
Factors of 1657
List of positive integer factors of 1657 that divides 1657 without a remainder.
1, 1657
Factors of 1663
List of positive integer factors of 1663 that divides 1663 without a remainder.
1, 1663
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1657 and 1663, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1657,1663) = 1
LCM(1657,1663) = ( 1657 × 1663) / 1
LCM(1657,1663) = 2755591 / 1
LCM(1657,1663) = 2755591
(i) The LCM of 1663 and 1657 is associative
LCM of 1657 and 1663 = LCM of 1663 and 1657
1. What is the LCM of 1657 and 1663?
Answer: LCM of 1657 and 1663 is 2755591.
2. What are the Factors of 1657?
Answer: Factors of 1657 are 1, 1657. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1657. The greatest factor of 1657 is 1657.
3. What are the Factors of 1663?
Answer: Factors of 1663 are 1, 1663. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1663. The greatest factor of 1663 is 1663.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1657 and 1663?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1657 and 1663 = 2755591
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1657
1657 = 1657
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1663
1663 = 1663
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2755591 = 1657 x 1663
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1657 and 1663 is 2755591.