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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 636 and 643 the smallest integer that is 408948 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 636 and 643 is 408948.
LCM(636,643) = 408948
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 643. First we will calculate the prime factors of 636 and 643.
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 643
643 | 643 |
1 |
Prime factors of 643 are 643. Prime factorization of 643 in exponential form is:
643 = 6431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 636 and 643.
LCM(636,643) = 22×31×531×6431
LCM(636,643) = 408948
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 643
List of positive integer factors of 643 that divides 643 without a remainder.
1, 643
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 636 and 643, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(636,643) = 1
LCM(636,643) = ( 636 × 643) / 1
LCM(636,643) = 408948 / 1
LCM(636,643) = 408948
(i) The LCM of 643 and 636 is associative
LCM of 636 and 643 = LCM of 643 and 636
1. What is the LCM of 636 and 643?
Answer: LCM of 636 and 643 is 408948.
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 643?
Answer: Factors of 643 are 1, 643. There are 2 integers that are factors of 643. The greatest factor of 643 is 643.
4. How to Find the LCM of 636 and 643?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 636 and 643 = 408948
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 636
636 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 643
643 = 643
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 408948 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 53 x 643
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 636 and 643 is 408948.