Least Common Multiple of 1684 and 1688

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1684 and 1688 the smallest integer that is 710648 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1684 and 1688 is 710648.

LCM(1684,1688) = 710648

LCM of 1684 and 1688

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1684 and 1688

LCM of 1684 and 1688 is 710648

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1684 and 1688. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1684 and 1688.

Prime Factorization of 1684


2 1684
2 842
421 421
1

Prime factors of 1684 are 2,421. Prime factorization of 1684 in exponential form is:

1684 = 22×4211

Prime Factorization of 1688


2 1688
2 844
2 422
211 211
1

Prime factors of 1688 are 2,211. Prime factorization of 1688 in exponential form is:

1688 = 23×2111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1684 and 1688.

LCM(1684,1688) = 23×2111×4211
LCM(1684,1688) = 710648

Factors of 1684

List of positive integer factors of 1684 that divides 1684 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 421, 842, 1684

Factors of 1688

List of positive integer factors of 1688 that divides 1688 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 211, 422, 844, 1688

Least Common Multiple of 1684 and 1688 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1684 and 1688, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1684,1688) = 4
LCM(1684,1688) = ( 1684 × 1688) / 4
LCM(1684,1688) = 2842592 / 4
LCM(1684,1688) = 710648

Properties of LCM 1684 and 1688

(i) The LCM of 1688 and 1684 is associative

LCM of 1684 and 1688 = LCM of 1688 and 1684

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1684 and 1688

1. What is the LCM of 1684 and 1688?

Answer: LCM of 1684 and 1688 is 710648.

2. What are the Factors of 1684?

Answer: Factors of 1684 are 1, 2, 4, 421, 842, 1684. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1684. The greatest factor of 1684 is 1684.

3. What are the Factors of 1688?

Answer: Factors of 1688 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 211, 422, 844, 1688. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1688. The greatest factor of 1688 is 1688.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1684 and 1688?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1684 and 1688 = 710648

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1684

1684 = 2 x 2 x 421

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1688

1688 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 211

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

LCM = 710648 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 211 x 421

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1684 and 1688 is 710648.