Least Common Multiple of 5686 and 5687

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5686 and 5687 the smallest integer that is 32336282 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5686 and 5687 is 32336282.

LCM(5686,5687) = 32336282

LCM of 5686 and 5687

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 5686 and 5687

LCM of 5686 and 5687 is 32336282

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 5686 and 5687. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5686 and 5687.

Prime Factorization of 5686


2 5686
2843 2843
1

Prime factors of 5686 are 2,2843. Prime factorization of 5686 in exponential form is:

5686 = 21×28431

Prime Factorization of 5687


11 5687
11 517
47 47
1

Prime factors of 5687 are 11,47. Prime factorization of 5687 in exponential form is:

5687 = 112×471

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5686 and 5687.

LCM(5686,5687) = 21×112×471×28431
LCM(5686,5687) = 32336282

Factors of 5686

List of positive integer factors of 5686 that divides 5686 without a remainder.

1, 2, 2843, 5686

Factors of 5687

List of positive integer factors of 5687 that divides 5687 without a remainder.

1, 11, 47, 121, 517, 5687

Least Common Multiple of 5686 and 5687 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5686 and 5687, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(5686,5687) = 1
LCM(5686,5687) = ( 5686 × 5687) / 1
LCM(5686,5687) = 32336282 / 1
LCM(5686,5687) = 32336282

Properties of LCM 5686 and 5687

(i) The LCM of 5687 and 5686 is associative

LCM of 5686 and 5687 = LCM of 5687 and 5686

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 5686 and 5687

1. What is the LCM of 5686 and 5687?

Answer: LCM of 5686 and 5687 is 32336282.

2. What are the Factors of 5686?

Answer: Factors of 5686 are 1, 2, 2843, 5686. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5686. The greatest factor of 5686 is 5686.

3. What are the Factors of 5687?

Answer: Factors of 5687 are 1, 11, 47, 121, 517, 5687. There are 6 integers that are factors of 5687. The greatest factor of 5687 is 5687.

4. How to Find the LCM of 5686 and 5687?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 5686 and 5687 = 32336282

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5686

5686 = 2 x 2843

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5687

5687 = 11 x 11 x 47

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 32336282 = 2 x 11 x 11 x 47 x 2843

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5686 and 5687 is 32336282.