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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 63 and 68 the smallest integer that is 4284 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 68 is 4284.
LCM(63,68) = 4284
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 63 and 68. First we will calculate the prime factors of 63 and 68.
Prime Factorization of 63
3 | 63 |
3 | 21 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 63 are 3,7. Prime factorization of 63 in exponential form is:
63 = 32×71
Prime Factorization of 68
2 | 68 |
2 | 34 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 68 are 2,17. Prime factorization of 68 in exponential form is:
68 = 22×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 63 and 68.
LCM(63,68) = 22×32×71×171
LCM(63,68) = 4284
Factors of 63
List of positive integer factors of 63 that divides 63 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 63
Factors of 68
List of positive integer factors of 68 that divides 68 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 63 and 68, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(63,68) = 1
LCM(63,68) = ( 63 × 68) / 1
LCM(63,68) = 4284 / 1
LCM(63,68) = 4284
(i) The LCM of 68 and 63 is associative
LCM of 63 and 68 = LCM of 68 and 63
1. What is the LCM of 63 and 68?
Answer: LCM of 63 and 68 is 4284.
2. What are the Factors of 63?
Answer: Factors of 63 are 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 63. There are 6 integers that are factors of 63. The greatest factor of 63 is 63.
3. What are the Factors of 68?
Answer: Factors of 68 are 1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68. There are 6 integers that are factors of 68. The greatest factor of 68 is 68.
4. How to Find the LCM of 63 and 68?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 63 and 68 = 4284
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 63
63 = 3 x 3 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 68
68 = 2 x 2 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4284 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 17
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 63 and 68 is 4284.