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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 639 and 646 the smallest integer that is 412794 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 639 and 646 is 412794.
LCM(639,646) = 412794
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 639 and 646. First we will calculate the prime factors of 639 and 646.
Prime Factorization of 639
3 | 639 |
3 | 213 |
71 | 71 |
1 |
Prime factors of 639 are 3,71. Prime factorization of 639 in exponential form is:
639 = 32×711
Prime Factorization of 646
2 | 646 |
17 | 323 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 646 are 2, 17,19. Prime factorization of 646 in exponential form is:
646 = 21×171×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 639 and 646.
LCM(639,646) = 21×32×171×191×711
LCM(639,646) = 412794
Factors of 639
List of positive integer factors of 639 that divides 639 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 71, 213, 639
Factors of 646
List of positive integer factors of 646 that divides 646 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 19, 34, 38, 323, 646
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 639 and 646, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(639,646) = 1
LCM(639,646) = ( 639 × 646) / 1
LCM(639,646) = 412794 / 1
LCM(639,646) = 412794
(i) The LCM of 646 and 639 is associative
LCM of 639 and 646 = LCM of 646 and 639
1. What is the LCM of 639 and 646?
Answer: LCM of 639 and 646 is 412794.
2. What are the Factors of 639?
Answer: Factors of 639 are 1, 3, 9, 71, 213, 639. There are 6 integers that are factors of 639. The greatest factor of 639 is 639.
3. What are the Factors of 646?
Answer: Factors of 646 are 1, 2, 17, 19, 34, 38, 323, 646. There are 8 integers that are factors of 646. The greatest factor of 646 is 646.
4. How to Find the LCM of 639 and 646?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 639 and 646 = 412794
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 639
639 = 3 x 3 x 71
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 646
646 = 2 x 17 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 412794 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 19 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 639 and 646 is 412794.