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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 643 and 648 the smallest integer that is 416664 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 643 and 648 is 416664.
LCM(643,648) = 416664
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 643 and 648. First we will calculate the prime factors of 643 and 648.
Prime Factorization of 643
643 | 643 |
1 |
Prime factors of 643 are 643. Prime factorization of 643 in exponential form is:
643 = 6431
Prime Factorization of 648
2 | 648 |
2 | 324 |
2 | 162 |
3 | 81 |
3 | 27 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 648 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 648 in exponential form is:
648 = 23×34
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 643 and 648.
LCM(643,648) = 23×34×6431
LCM(643,648) = 416664
Factors of 643
List of positive integer factors of 643 that divides 643 without a remainder.
1, 643
Factors of 648
List of positive integer factors of 648 that divides 648 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 27, 36, 54, 72, 81, 108, 162, 216, 324, 648
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 643 and 648, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(643,648) = 1
LCM(643,648) = ( 643 × 648) / 1
LCM(643,648) = 416664 / 1
LCM(643,648) = 416664
(i) The LCM of 648 and 643 is associative
LCM of 643 and 648 = LCM of 648 and 643
1. What is the LCM of 643 and 648?
Answer: LCM of 643 and 648 is 416664.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 648?
Answer: Factors of 648 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 27, 36, 54, 72, 81, 108, 162, 216, 324, 648. There are 20 integers that are factors of 648. The greatest factor of 648 is 648.
4. How to Find the LCM of 643 and 648?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 643 and 648 = 416664
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 643
643 = 643
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 648
648 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 416664 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 643
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 643 and 648 is 416664.