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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 612 and 618 the smallest integer that is 63036 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 612 and 618 is 63036.
LCM(612,618) = 63036
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 618. First we will calculate the prime factors of 612 and 618.
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 618
2 | 618 |
3 | 309 |
103 | 103 |
1 |
Prime factors of 618 are 2, 3,103. Prime factorization of 618 in exponential form is:
618 = 21×31×1031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 612 and 618.
LCM(612,618) = 22×32×171×1031
LCM(612,618) = 63036
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 618
List of positive integer factors of 618 that divides 618 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 103, 206, 309, 618
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 612 and 618, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(612,618) = 6
LCM(612,618) = ( 612 × 618) / 6
LCM(612,618) = 378216 / 6
LCM(612,618) = 63036
(i) The LCM of 618 and 612 is associative
LCM of 612 and 618 = LCM of 618 and 612
1. What is the LCM of 612 and 618?
Answer: LCM of 612 and 618 is 63036.
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 618?
Answer: Factors of 618 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 103, 206, 309, 618. There are 8 integers that are factors of 618. The greatest factor of 618 is 618.
4. How to Find the LCM of 612 and 618?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 612 and 618 = 63036
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 618
618 = 2 x 3 x 103
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 63036 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 103
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 612 and 618 is 63036.