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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3678 and 3686 the smallest integer that is 6778554 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3678 and 3686 is 6778554.
LCM(3678,3686) = 6778554
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 3686. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3678 and 3686.
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 3686
2 | 3686 |
19 | 1843 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3686 are 2, 19,97. Prime factorization of 3686 in exponential form is:
3686 = 21×191×971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3678 and 3686.
LCM(3678,3686) = 21×31×191×971×6131
LCM(3678,3686) = 6778554
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 3686
List of positive integer factors of 3686 that divides 3686 without a remainder.
1, 2, 19, 38, 97, 194, 1843, 3686
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3678 and 3686, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3678,3686) = 2
LCM(3678,3686) = ( 3678 × 3686) / 2
LCM(3678,3686) = 13557108 / 2
LCM(3678,3686) = 6778554
(i) The LCM of 3686 and 3678 is associative
LCM of 3678 and 3686 = LCM of 3686 and 3678
1. What is the LCM of 3678 and 3686?
Answer: LCM of 3678 and 3686 is 6778554.
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 3686?
Answer: Factors of 3686 are 1, 2, 19, 38, 97, 194, 1843, 3686. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3686. The greatest factor of 3686 is 3686.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3678 and 3686?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3678 and 3686 = 6778554
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3678
3678 = 2 x 3 x 613
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3686
3686 = 2 x 19 x 97
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6778554 = 2 x 3 x 19 x 97 x 613
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3678 and 3686 is 6778554.