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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 612 and 614 the smallest integer that is 187884 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 612 and 614 is 187884.
LCM(612,614) = 187884
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 612 and 614. First we will calculate the prime factors of 612 and 614.
Prime Factorization of 612
2 | 612 |
2 | 306 |
3 | 153 |
3 | 51 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 612 are 2, 3,17. Prime factorization of 612 in exponential form is:
612 = 22×32×171
Prime Factorization of 614
2 | 614 |
307 | 307 |
1 |
Prime factors of 614 are 2,307. Prime factorization of 614 in exponential form is:
614 = 21×3071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 612 and 614.
LCM(612,614) = 22×32×171×3071
LCM(612,614) = 187884
Factors of 612
List of positive integer factors of 612 that divides 612 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 17, 18, 34, 36, 51, 68, 102, 153, 204, 306, 612
Factors of 614
List of positive integer factors of 614 that divides 614 without a remainder.
1, 2, 307, 614
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 612 and 614, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(612,614) = 2
LCM(612,614) = ( 612 × 614) / 2
LCM(612,614) = 375768 / 2
LCM(612,614) = 187884
(i) The LCM of 614 and 612 is associative
LCM of 612 and 614 = LCM of 614 and 612
1. What is the LCM of 612 and 614?
Answer: LCM of 612 and 614 is 187884.
2. What are the Factors of 612?
Answer: Factors of 612 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 17, 18, 34, 36, 51, 68, 102, 153, 204, 306, 612. There are 18 integers that are factors of 612. The greatest factor of 612 is 612.
3. What are the Factors of 614?
Answer: Factors of 614 are 1, 2, 307, 614. There are 4 integers that are factors of 614. The greatest factor of 614 is 614.
4. How to Find the LCM of 612 and 614?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 612 and 614 = 187884
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 612
612 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 614
614 = 2 x 307
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 187884 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 307
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 612 and 614 is 187884.