Least Common Multiple of 1666 and 1672

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1666 and 1672 the smallest integer that is 1392776 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1666 and 1672 is 1392776.

LCM(1666,1672) = 1392776

LCM of 1666 and 1672

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1666 and 1672

LCM of 1666 and 1672 is 1392776

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1666 and 1672. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1666 and 1672.

Prime Factorization of 1666


2 1666
7 833
7 119
17 17
1

Prime factors of 1666 are 2, 7,17. Prime factorization of 1666 in exponential form is:

1666 = 21×72×171

Prime Factorization of 1672


2 1672
2 836
2 418
11 209
19 19
1

Prime factors of 1672 are 2, 11,19. Prime factorization of 1672 in exponential form is:

1672 = 23×111×191

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1666 and 1672.

LCM(1666,1672) = 23×72×111×171×191
LCM(1666,1672) = 1392776

Factors of 1666

List of positive integer factors of 1666 that divides 1666 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 17, 34, 49, 98, 119, 238, 833, 1666

Factors of 1672

List of positive integer factors of 1672 that divides 1672 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 19, 22, 38, 44, 76, 88, 152, 209, 418, 836, 1672

Least Common Multiple of 1666 and 1672 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1666 and 1672, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1666,1672) = 2
LCM(1666,1672) = ( 1666 × 1672) / 2
LCM(1666,1672) = 2785552 / 2
LCM(1666,1672) = 1392776

Properties of LCM 1666 and 1672

(i) The LCM of 1672 and 1666 is associative

LCM of 1666 and 1672 = LCM of 1672 and 1666

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1666 and 1672

1. What is the LCM of 1666 and 1672?

Answer: LCM of 1666 and 1672 is 1392776.

2. What are the Factors of 1666?

Answer: Factors of 1666 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 17, 34, 49, 98, 119, 238, 833, 1666. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1666. The greatest factor of 1666 is 1666.

3. What are the Factors of 1672?

Answer: Factors of 1672 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 19, 22, 38, 44, 76, 88, 152, 209, 418, 836, 1672. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1672. The greatest factor of 1672 is 1672.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1666 and 1672?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1666 and 1672 = 1392776

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1666

1666 = 2 x 7 x 7 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1672

1672 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 19

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

LCM = 1392776 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 7 x 11 x 17 x 19

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1666 and 1672 is 1392776.