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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3659 and 3661 the smallest integer that is 13395599 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3659 and 3661 is 13395599.
LCM(3659,3661) = 13395599
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 3659 and 3661. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3659 and 3661.
Prime Factorization of 3659
3659 | 3659 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3659 are 3659. Prime factorization of 3659 in exponential form is:
3659 = 36591
Prime Factorization of 3661
7 | 3661 |
523 | 523 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3661 are 7,523. Prime factorization of 3661 in exponential form is:
3661 = 71×5231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3659 and 3661.
LCM(3659,3661) = 71×5231×36591
LCM(3659,3661) = 13395599
Factors of 3659
List of positive integer factors of 3659 that divides 3659 without a remainder.
1, 3659
Factors of 3661
List of positive integer factors of 3661 that divides 3661 without a remainder.
1, 7, 523, 3661
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3659 and 3661, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3659,3661) = 1
LCM(3659,3661) = ( 3659 × 3661) / 1
LCM(3659,3661) = 13395599 / 1
LCM(3659,3661) = 13395599
(i) The LCM of 3661 and 3659 is associative
LCM of 3659 and 3661 = LCM of 3661 and 3659
1. What is the LCM of 3659 and 3661?
Answer: LCM of 3659 and 3661 is 13395599.
2. What are the Factors of 3659?
Answer: Factors of 3659 are 1, 3659. There are 2 integers that are factors of 3659. The greatest factor of 3659 is 3659.
3. What are the Factors of 3661?
Answer: Factors of 3661 are 1, 7, 523, 3661. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3661. The greatest factor of 3661 is 3661.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3659 and 3661?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3659 and 3661 = 13395599
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3659
3659 = 3659
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3661
3661 = 7 x 523
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 13395599 = 7 x 523 x 3659
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3659 and 3661 is 13395599.