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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 659 and 661 the smallest integer that is 435599 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 659 and 661 is 435599.
LCM(659,661) = 435599
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 659 and 661. First we will calculate the prime factors of 659 and 661.
Prime Factorization of 659
659 | 659 |
1 |
Prime factors of 659 are 659. Prime factorization of 659 in exponential form is:
659 = 6591
Prime Factorization of 661
661 | 661 |
1 |
Prime factors of 661 are 661. Prime factorization of 661 in exponential form is:
661 = 6611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 659 and 661.
LCM(659,661) = 6591×6611
LCM(659,661) = 435599
Factors of 659
List of positive integer factors of 659 that divides 659 without a remainder.
1, 659
Factors of 661
List of positive integer factors of 661 that divides 661 without a remainder.
1, 661
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 659 and 661, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(659,661) = 1
LCM(659,661) = ( 659 × 661) / 1
LCM(659,661) = 435599 / 1
LCM(659,661) = 435599
(i) The LCM of 661 and 659 is associative
LCM of 659 and 661 = LCM of 661 and 659
1. What is the LCM of 659 and 661?
Answer: LCM of 659 and 661 is 435599.
2. What are the Factors of 659?
Answer: Factors of 659 are 1, 659. There are 2 integers that are factors of 659. The greatest factor of 659 is 659.
3. What are the Factors of 661?
Answer: Factors of 661 are 1, 661. There are 2 integers that are factors of 661. The greatest factor of 661 is 661.
4. How to Find the LCM of 659 and 661?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 659 and 661 = 435599
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 659
659 = 659
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 661
661 = 661
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 435599 = 659 x 661
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 659 and 661 is 435599.