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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 637 and 638 the smallest integer that is 406406 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 637 and 638 is 406406.
LCM(637,638) = 406406
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 637 and 638. First we will calculate the prime factors of 637 and 638.
Prime Factorization of 637
7 | 637 |
7 | 91 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 637 are 7,13. Prime factorization of 637 in exponential form is:
637 = 72×131
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 637 and 638.
LCM(637,638) = 21×72×111×131×291
LCM(637,638) = 406406
Factors of 637
List of positive integer factors of 637 that divides 637 without a remainder.
1, 7, 13, 49, 91, 637
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 637 and 638, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(637,638) = 1
LCM(637,638) = ( 637 × 638) / 1
LCM(637,638) = 406406 / 1
LCM(637,638) = 406406
(i) The LCM of 638 and 637 is associative
LCM of 637 and 638 = LCM of 638 and 637
1. What is the LCM of 637 and 638?
Answer: LCM of 637 and 638 is 406406.
2. What are the Factors of 637?
Answer: Factors of 637 are 1, 7, 13, 49, 91, 637. There are 6 integers that are factors of 637. The greatest factor of 637 is 637.
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 637 and 638?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 637 and 638 = 406406
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 637
637 = 7 x 7 x 13
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 = 406406 = 2 x 7 x 7 x 11 x 13 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 637 and 638 is 406406.