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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 642 and 643 the smallest integer that is 412806 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 642 and 643 is 412806.
LCM(642,643) = 412806
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 642 and 643. First we will calculate the prime factors of 642 and 643.
Prime Factorization of 642
2 | 642 |
3 | 321 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 642 are 2, 3,107. Prime factorization of 642 in exponential form is:
642 = 21×31×1071
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 642 and 643.
LCM(642,643) = 21×31×1071×6431
LCM(642,643) = 412806
Factors of 642
List of positive integer factors of 642 that divides 642 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 107, 214, 321, 642
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 642 and 643, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(642,643) = 1
LCM(642,643) = ( 642 × 643) / 1
LCM(642,643) = 412806 / 1
LCM(642,643) = 412806
(i) The LCM of 643 and 642 is associative
LCM of 642 and 643 = LCM of 643 and 642
1. What is the LCM of 642 and 643?
Answer: LCM of 642 and 643 is 412806.
2. What are the Factors of 642?
Answer: Factors of 642 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 107, 214, 321, 642. There are 8 integers that are factors of 642. The greatest factor of 642 is 642.
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 642 and 643?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 642 and 643 = 412806
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 642
642 = 2 x 3 x 107
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 = 412806 = 2 x 3 x 107 x 643
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 642 and 643 is 412806.