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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 597 and 604 the smallest integer that is 360588 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 597 and 604 is 360588.
LCM(597,604) = 360588
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 597 and 604. First we will calculate the prime factors of 597 and 604.
Prime Factorization of 597
3 | 597 |
199 | 199 |
1 |
Prime factors of 597 are 3,199. Prime factorization of 597 in exponential form is:
597 = 31×1991
Prime Factorization of 604
2 | 604 |
2 | 302 |
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 604 are 2,151. Prime factorization of 604 in exponential form is:
604 = 22×1511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 597 and 604.
LCM(597,604) = 22×31×1511×1991
LCM(597,604) = 360588
Factors of 597
List of positive integer factors of 597 that divides 597 without a remainder.
1, 3, 199, 597
Factors of 604
List of positive integer factors of 604 that divides 604 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 151, 302, 604
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 597 and 604, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(597,604) = 1
LCM(597,604) = ( 597 × 604) / 1
LCM(597,604) = 360588 / 1
LCM(597,604) = 360588
(i) The LCM of 604 and 597 is associative
LCM of 597 and 604 = LCM of 604 and 597
1. What is the LCM of 597 and 604?
Answer: LCM of 597 and 604 is 360588.
2. What are the Factors of 597?
Answer: Factors of 597 are 1, 3, 199, 597. There are 4 integers that are factors of 597. The greatest factor of 597 is 597.
3. What are the Factors of 604?
Answer: Factors of 604 are 1, 2, 4, 151, 302, 604. There are 6 integers that are factors of 604. The greatest factor of 604 is 604.
4. How to Find the LCM of 597 and 604?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 597 and 604 = 360588
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 597
597 = 3 x 199
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 604
604 = 2 x 2 x 151
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 360588 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 151 x 199
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 597 and 604 is 360588.