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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3676 and 3682 the smallest integer that is 6767516 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3676 and 3682 is 6767516.
LCM(3676,3682) = 6767516
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 3676 and 3682. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3676 and 3682.
Prime Factorization of 3676
2 | 3676 |
2 | 1838 |
919 | 919 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3676 are 2,919. Prime factorization of 3676 in exponential form is:
3676 = 22×9191
Prime Factorization of 3682
2 | 3682 |
7 | 1841 |
263 | 263 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3682 are 2, 7,263. Prime factorization of 3682 in exponential form is:
3682 = 21×71×2631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3676 and 3682.
LCM(3676,3682) = 22×71×2631×9191
LCM(3676,3682) = 6767516
Factors of 3676
List of positive integer factors of 3676 that divides 3676 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 919, 1838, 3676
Factors of 3682
List of positive integer factors of 3682 that divides 3682 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 263, 526, 1841, 3682
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3676 and 3682, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3676,3682) = 2
LCM(3676,3682) = ( 3676 × 3682) / 2
LCM(3676,3682) = 13535032 / 2
LCM(3676,3682) = 6767516
(i) The LCM of 3682 and 3676 is associative
LCM of 3676 and 3682 = LCM of 3682 and 3676
1. What is the LCM of 3676 and 3682?
Answer: LCM of 3676 and 3682 is 6767516.
2. What are the Factors of 3676?
Answer: Factors of 3676 are 1, 2, 4, 919, 1838, 3676. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3676. The greatest factor of 3676 is 3676.
3. What are the Factors of 3682?
Answer: Factors of 3682 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 263, 526, 1841, 3682. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3682. The greatest factor of 3682 is 3682.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3676 and 3682?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3676 and 3682 = 6767516
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3676
3676 = 2 x 2 x 919
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3682
3682 = 2 x 7 x 263
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6767516 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 263 x 919
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3676 and 3682 is 6767516.