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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 631 and 638 the smallest integer that is 402578 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 631 and 638 is 402578.
LCM(631,638) = 402578
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 631 and 638. First we will calculate the prime factors of 631 and 638.
Prime Factorization of 631
631 | 631 |
1 |
Prime factors of 631 are 631. Prime factorization of 631 in exponential form is:
631 = 6311
Prime Factorization of 638
2 | 638 |
11 | 319 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 638 are 2, 11,29. Prime factorization of 638 in exponential form is:
638 = 21×111×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 631 and 638.
LCM(631,638) = 21×111×291×6311
LCM(631,638) = 402578
Factors of 631
List of positive integer factors of 631 that divides 631 without a remainder.
1, 631
Factors of 638
List of positive integer factors of 638 that divides 638 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, 638
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 631 and 638, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(631,638) = 1
LCM(631,638) = ( 631 × 638) / 1
LCM(631,638) = 402578 / 1
LCM(631,638) = 402578
(i) The LCM of 638 and 631 is associative
LCM of 631 and 638 = LCM of 638 and 631
1. What is the LCM of 631 and 638?
Answer: LCM of 631 and 638 is 402578.
2. What are the Factors of 631?
Answer: Factors of 631 are 1, 631. There are 2 integers that are factors of 631. The greatest factor of 631 is 631.
3. What are the Factors of 638?
Answer: Factors of 638 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, 638. There are 8 integers that are factors of 638. The greatest factor of 638 is 638.
4. How to Find the LCM of 631 and 638?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 631 and 638 = 402578
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 631
631 = 631
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 638
638 = 2 x 11 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 402578 = 2 x 11 x 29 x 631
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 631 and 638 is 402578.