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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 653 and 657 the smallest integer that is 429021 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 653 and 657 is 429021.
LCM(653,657) = 429021
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 653 and 657. First we will calculate the prime factors of 653 and 657.
Prime Factorization of 653
653 | 653 |
1 |
Prime factors of 653 are 653. Prime factorization of 653 in exponential form is:
653 = 6531
Prime Factorization of 657
3 | 657 |
3 | 219 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 657 are 3,73. Prime factorization of 657 in exponential form is:
657 = 32×731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 653 and 657.
LCM(653,657) = 32×731×6531
LCM(653,657) = 429021
Factors of 653
List of positive integer factors of 653 that divides 653 without a remainder.
1, 653
Factors of 657
List of positive integer factors of 657 that divides 657 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 73, 219, 657
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 653 and 657, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(653,657) = 1
LCM(653,657) = ( 653 × 657) / 1
LCM(653,657) = 429021 / 1
LCM(653,657) = 429021
(i) The LCM of 657 and 653 is associative
LCM of 653 and 657 = LCM of 657 and 653
1. What is the LCM of 653 and 657?
Answer: LCM of 653 and 657 is 429021.
2. What are the Factors of 653?
Answer: Factors of 653 are 1, 653. There are 2 integers that are factors of 653. The greatest factor of 653 is 653.
3. What are the Factors of 657?
Answer: Factors of 657 are 1, 3, 9, 73, 219, 657. There are 6 integers that are factors of 657. The greatest factor of 657 is 657.
4. How to Find the LCM of 653 and 657?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 653 and 657 = 429021
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 653
653 = 653
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 657
657 = 3 x 3 x 73
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 429021 = 3 x 3 x 73 x 653
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 653 and 657 is 429021.