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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 602 and 604 the smallest integer that is 181804 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 602 and 604 is 181804.
LCM(602,604) = 181804
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 602 and 604. First we will calculate the prime factors of 602 and 604.
Prime Factorization of 602
2 | 602 |
7 | 301 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 602 are 2, 7,43. Prime factorization of 602 in exponential form is:
602 = 21×71×431
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 602 and 604.
LCM(602,604) = 22×71×431×1511
LCM(602,604) = 181804
Factors of 602
List of positive integer factors of 602 that divides 602 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 43, 86, 301, 602
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 602 and 604, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(602,604) = 2
LCM(602,604) = ( 602 × 604) / 2
LCM(602,604) = 363608 / 2
LCM(602,604) = 181804
(i) The LCM of 604 and 602 is associative
LCM of 602 and 604 = LCM of 604 and 602
1. What is the LCM of 602 and 604?
Answer: LCM of 602 and 604 is 181804.
2. What are the Factors of 602?
Answer: Factors of 602 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 43, 86, 301, 602. There are 8 integers that are factors of 602. The greatest factor of 602 is 602.
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 602 and 604?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 602 and 604 = 181804
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 602
602 = 2 x 7 x 43
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 = 181804 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 43 x 151
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 602 and 604 is 181804.