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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3687 and 3693 the smallest integer that is 4538697 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3687 and 3693 is 4538697.
LCM(3687,3693) = 4538697
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 3687 and 3693. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3687 and 3693.
Prime Factorization of 3687
3 | 3687 |
1229 | 1229 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3687 are 3,1229. Prime factorization of 3687 in exponential form is:
3687 = 31×12291
Prime Factorization of 3693
3 | 3693 |
1231 | 1231 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3693 are 3,1231. Prime factorization of 3693 in exponential form is:
3693 = 31×12311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3687 and 3693.
LCM(3687,3693) = 31×12291×12311
LCM(3687,3693) = 4538697
Factors of 3687
List of positive integer factors of 3687 that divides 3687 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1229, 3687
Factors of 3693
List of positive integer factors of 3693 that divides 3693 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1231, 3693
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3687 and 3693, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3687,3693) = 3
LCM(3687,3693) = ( 3687 × 3693) / 3
LCM(3687,3693) = 13616091 / 3
LCM(3687,3693) = 4538697
(i) The LCM of 3693 and 3687 is associative
LCM of 3687 and 3693 = LCM of 3693 and 3687
1. What is the LCM of 3687 and 3693?
Answer: LCM of 3687 and 3693 is 4538697.
2. What are the Factors of 3687?
Answer: Factors of 3687 are 1, 3, 1229, 3687. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3687. The greatest factor of 3687 is 3687.
3. What are the Factors of 3693?
Answer: Factors of 3693 are 1, 3, 1231, 3693. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3693. The greatest factor of 3693 is 3693.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3687 and 3693?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3687 and 3693 = 4538697
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3687
3687 = 3 x 1229
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3693
3693 = 3 x 1231
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4538697 = 3 x 1229 x 1231
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3687 and 3693 is 4538697.