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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 612 and 617 the smallest integer that is 377604 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 612 and 617 is 377604.
LCM(612,617) = 377604
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 617. First we will calculate the prime factors of 612 and 617.
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 617
617 | 617 |
1 |
Prime factors of 617 are 617. Prime factorization of 617 in exponential form is:
617 = 6171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 612 and 617.
LCM(612,617) = 22×32×171×6171
LCM(612,617) = 377604
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 617
List of positive integer factors of 617 that divides 617 without a remainder.
1, 617
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 612 and 617, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(612,617) = 1
LCM(612,617) = ( 612 × 617) / 1
LCM(612,617) = 377604 / 1
LCM(612,617) = 377604
(i) The LCM of 617 and 612 is associative
LCM of 612 and 617 = LCM of 617 and 612
1. What is the LCM of 612 and 617?
Answer: LCM of 612 and 617 is 377604.
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 617?
Answer: Factors of 617 are 1, 617. There are 2 integers that are factors of 617. The greatest factor of 617 is 617.
4. How to Find the LCM of 612 and 617?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 612 and 617 = 377604
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 617
617 = 617
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 377604 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 617
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 612 and 617 is 377604.