Least Common Multiple of 3601 and 3608

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3601 and 3608 the smallest integer that is 12992408 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3601 and 3608 is 12992408.

LCM(3601,3608) = 12992408

LCM of 3601 and 3608

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Least Common Multiple of 3601 and 3608

LCM of 3601 and 3608 is 12992408

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3601 and 3608. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3601 and 3608.

Prime Factorization of 3601


13 3601
277 277
1

Prime factors of 3601 are 13,277. Prime factorization of 3601 in exponential form is:

3601 = 131×2771

Prime Factorization of 3608


2 3608
2 1804
2 902
11 451
41 41
1

Prime factors of 3608 are 2, 11,41. Prime factorization of 3608 in exponential form is:

3608 = 23×111×411

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3601 and 3608.

LCM(3601,3608) = 23×111×131×411×2771
LCM(3601,3608) = 12992408

Factors of 3601

List of positive integer factors of 3601 that divides 3601 without a remainder.

1, 13, 277, 3601

Factors of 3608

List of positive integer factors of 3608 that divides 3608 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 41, 44, 82, 88, 164, 328, 451, 902, 1804, 3608

Least Common Multiple of 3601 and 3608 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3601 and 3608, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3601,3608) = 1
LCM(3601,3608) = ( 3601 × 3608) / 1
LCM(3601,3608) = 12992408 / 1
LCM(3601,3608) = 12992408

Properties of LCM 3601 and 3608

(i) The LCM of 3608 and 3601 is associative

LCM of 3601 and 3608 = LCM of 3608 and 3601

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3601 and 3608

1. What is the LCM of 3601 and 3608?

Answer: LCM of 3601 and 3608 is 12992408.

2. What are the Factors of 3601?

Answer: Factors of 3601 are 1, 13, 277, 3601. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3601. The greatest factor of 3601 is 3601.

3. What are the Factors of 3608?

Answer: Factors of 3608 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 41, 44, 82, 88, 164, 328, 451, 902, 1804, 3608. There are 16 integers that are factors of 3608. The greatest factor of 3608 is 3608.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3601 and 3608?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3601 and 3608 = 12992408

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3601

3601 = 13 x 277

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3608

3608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 41

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

LCM = 12992408 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 13 x 41 x 277

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3601 and 3608 is 12992408.