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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 652 and 655 the smallest integer that is 427060 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 652 and 655 is 427060.
LCM(652,655) = 427060
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 652 and 655. First we will calculate the prime factors of 652 and 655.
Prime Factorization of 652
2 | 652 |
2 | 326 |
163 | 163 |
1 |
Prime factors of 652 are 2,163. Prime factorization of 652 in exponential form is:
652 = 22×1631
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 652 and 655.
LCM(652,655) = 22×51×1311×1631
LCM(652,655) = 427060
Factors of 652
List of positive integer factors of 652 that divides 652 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 163, 326, 652
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 652 and 655, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(652,655) = 1
LCM(652,655) = ( 652 × 655) / 1
LCM(652,655) = 427060 / 1
LCM(652,655) = 427060
(i) The LCM of 655 and 652 is associative
LCM of 652 and 655 = LCM of 655 and 652
1. What is the LCM of 652 and 655?
Answer: LCM of 652 and 655 is 427060.
2. What are the Factors of 652?
Answer: Factors of 652 are 1, 2, 4, 163, 326, 652. There are 6 integers that are factors of 652. The greatest factor of 652 is 652.
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 652 and 655?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 652 and 655 = 427060
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 652
652 = 2 x 2 x 163
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 = 427060 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 131 x 163
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 652 and 655 is 427060.