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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3678 and 3682 the smallest integer that is 6771198 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3678 and 3682 is 6771198.
LCM(3678,3682) = 6771198
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 3678 and 3682. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3678 and 3682.
Prime Factorization of 3678
2 | 3678 |
3 | 1839 |
613 | 613 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3678 are 2, 3,613. Prime factorization of 3678 in exponential form is:
3678 = 21×31×6131
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 3678 and 3682.
LCM(3678,3682) = 21×31×71×2631×6131
LCM(3678,3682) = 6771198
Factors of 3678
List of positive integer factors of 3678 that divides 3678 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 613, 1226, 1839, 3678
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 3678 and 3682, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3678,3682) = 2
LCM(3678,3682) = ( 3678 × 3682) / 2
LCM(3678,3682) = 13542396 / 2
LCM(3678,3682) = 6771198
(i) The LCM of 3682 and 3678 is associative
LCM of 3678 and 3682 = LCM of 3682 and 3678
1. What is the LCM of 3678 and 3682?
Answer: LCM of 3678 and 3682 is 6771198.
2. What are the Factors of 3678?
Answer: Factors of 3678 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 613, 1226, 1839, 3678. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3678. The greatest factor of 3678 is 3678.
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 3678 and 3682?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3678 and 3682 = 6771198
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3678
3678 = 2 x 3 x 613
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 = 6771198 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 263 x 613
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3678 and 3682 is 6771198.