Least Common Multiple of 1662 and 1667

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1662 and 1667 the smallest integer that is 2770554 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1662 and 1667 is 2770554.

LCM(1662,1667) = 2770554

LCM of 1662 and 1667

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 1662 and 1667

LCM of 1662 and 1667 is 2770554

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1662 and 1667. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1662 and 1667.

Prime Factorization of 1662


2 1662
3 831
277 277
1

Prime factors of 1662 are 2, 3,277. Prime factorization of 1662 in exponential form is:

1662 = 21×31×2771

Prime Factorization of 1667


1667 1667
1

Prime factors of 1667 are 1667. Prime factorization of 1667 in exponential form is:

1667 = 16671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1662 and 1667.

LCM(1662,1667) = 21×31×2771×16671
LCM(1662,1667) = 2770554

Factors of 1662

List of positive integer factors of 1662 that divides 1662 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 277, 554, 831, 1662

Factors of 1667

List of positive integer factors of 1667 that divides 1667 without a remainder.

1, 1667

Least Common Multiple of 1662 and 1667 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1662 and 1667, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1662,1667) = 1
LCM(1662,1667) = ( 1662 × 1667) / 1
LCM(1662,1667) = 2770554 / 1
LCM(1662,1667) = 2770554

Properties of LCM 1662 and 1667

(i) The LCM of 1667 and 1662 is associative

LCM of 1662 and 1667 = LCM of 1667 and 1662

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1662 and 1667

1. What is the LCM of 1662 and 1667?

Answer: LCM of 1662 and 1667 is 2770554.

2. What are the Factors of 1662?

Answer: Factors of 1662 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 277, 554, 831, 1662. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1662. The greatest factor of 1662 is 1662.

3. What are the Factors of 1667?

Answer: Factors of 1667 are 1, 1667. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1667. The greatest factor of 1667 is 1667.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1662 and 1667?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1662 and 1667 = 2770554

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1662

1662 = 2 x 3 x 277

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1667

1667 = 1667

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2770554 = 2 x 3 x 277 x 1667

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1662 and 1667 is 2770554.