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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 636 and 641 the smallest integer that is 407676 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 636 and 641 is 407676.
LCM(636,641) = 407676
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 636 and 641. First we will calculate the prime factors of 636 and 641.
Prime Factorization of 636
2 | 636 |
2 | 318 |
3 | 159 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 636 are 2, 3,53. Prime factorization of 636 in exponential form is:
636 = 22×31×531
Prime Factorization of 641
641 | 641 |
1 |
Prime factors of 641 are 641. Prime factorization of 641 in exponential form is:
641 = 6411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 636 and 641.
LCM(636,641) = 22×31×531×6411
LCM(636,641) = 407676
Factors of 636
List of positive integer factors of 636 that divides 636 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 53, 106, 159, 212, 318, 636
Factors of 641
List of positive integer factors of 641 that divides 641 without a remainder.
1, 641
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 636 and 641, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(636,641) = 1
LCM(636,641) = ( 636 × 641) / 1
LCM(636,641) = 407676 / 1
LCM(636,641) = 407676
(i) The LCM of 641 and 636 is associative
LCM of 636 and 641 = LCM of 641 and 636
1. What is the LCM of 636 and 641?
Answer: LCM of 636 and 641 is 407676.
2. What are the Factors of 636?
Answer: Factors of 636 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 53, 106, 159, 212, 318, 636. There are 12 integers that are factors of 636. The greatest factor of 636 is 636.
3. What are the Factors of 641?
Answer: Factors of 641 are 1, 641. There are 2 integers that are factors of 641. The greatest factor of 641 is 641.
4. How to Find the LCM of 636 and 641?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 636 and 641 = 407676
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 636
636 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 641
641 = 641
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 407676 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 53 x 641
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 636 and 641 is 407676.