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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1658 and 1659 the smallest integer that is 2750622 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1658 and 1659 is 2750622.
LCM(1658,1659) = 2750622
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 1658 and 1659. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1658 and 1659.
Prime Factorization of 1658
2 | 1658 |
829 | 829 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1658 are 2,829. Prime factorization of 1658 in exponential form is:
1658 = 21×8291
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 1658 and 1659.
LCM(1658,1659) = 21×31×71×791×8291
LCM(1658,1659) = 2750622
Factors of 1658
List of positive integer factors of 1658 that divides 1658 without a remainder.
1, 2, 829, 1658
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 1658 and 1659, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1658,1659) = 1
LCM(1658,1659) = ( 1658 × 1659) / 1
LCM(1658,1659) = 2750622 / 1
LCM(1658,1659) = 2750622
(i) The LCM of 1659 and 1658 is associative
LCM of 1658 and 1659 = LCM of 1659 and 1658
1. What is the LCM of 1658 and 1659?
Answer: LCM of 1658 and 1659 is 2750622.
2. What are the Factors of 1658?
Answer: Factors of 1658 are 1, 2, 829, 1658. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1658. The greatest factor of 1658 is 1658.
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 1658 and 1659?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1658 and 1659 = 2750622
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1658
1658 = 2 x 829
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 = 2750622 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 79 x 829
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1658 and 1659 is 2750622.