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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 638 and 641 the smallest integer that is 408958 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 638 and 641 is 408958.
LCM(638,641) = 408958
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 638 and 641. First we will calculate the prime factors of 638 and 641.
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
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 638 and 641.
LCM(638,641) = 21×111×291×6411
LCM(638,641) = 408958
Factors of 638
List of positive integer factors of 638 that divides 638 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, 638
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 638 and 641, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(638,641) = 1
LCM(638,641) = ( 638 × 641) / 1
LCM(638,641) = 408958 / 1
LCM(638,641) = 408958
(i) The LCM of 641 and 638 is associative
LCM of 638 and 641 = LCM of 641 and 638
1. What is the LCM of 638 and 641?
Answer: LCM of 638 and 641 is 408958.
2. 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.
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 638 and 641?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 638 and 641 = 408958
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 638
638 = 2 x 11 x 29
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 = 408958 = 2 x 11 x 29 x 641
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 638 and 641 is 408958.