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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 647 and 655 the smallest integer that is 423785 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 647 and 655 is 423785.
LCM(647,655) = 423785
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 647 and 655. First we will calculate the prime factors of 647 and 655.
Prime Factorization of 647
647 | 647 |
1 |
Prime factors of 647 are 647. Prime factorization of 647 in exponential form is:
647 = 6471
Prime Factorization of 655
5 | 655 |
131 | 131 |
1 |
Prime factors of 655 are 5,131. Prime factorization of 655 in exponential form is:
655 = 51×1311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 647 and 655.
LCM(647,655) = 51×1311×6471
LCM(647,655) = 423785
Factors of 647
List of positive integer factors of 647 that divides 647 without a remainder.
1, 647
Factors of 655
List of positive integer factors of 655 that divides 655 without a remainder.
1, 5, 131, 655
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 647 and 655, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(647,655) = 1
LCM(647,655) = ( 647 × 655) / 1
LCM(647,655) = 423785 / 1
LCM(647,655) = 423785
(i) The LCM of 655 and 647 is associative
LCM of 647 and 655 = LCM of 655 and 647
1. What is the LCM of 647 and 655?
Answer: LCM of 647 and 655 is 423785.
2. What are the Factors of 647?
Answer: Factors of 647 are 1, 647. There are 2 integers that are factors of 647. The greatest factor of 647 is 647.
3. What are the Factors of 655?
Answer: Factors of 655 are 1, 5, 131, 655. There are 4 integers that are factors of 655. The greatest factor of 655 is 655.
4. How to Find the LCM of 647 and 655?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 647 and 655 = 423785
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 647
647 = 647
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 655
655 = 5 x 131
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 423785 = 5 x 131 x 647
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 647 and 655 is 423785.