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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 664 and 666 the smallest integer that is 221112 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 664 and 666 is 221112.
LCM(664,666) = 221112
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 664 and 666. First we will calculate the prime factors of 664 and 666.
Prime Factorization of 664
2 | 664 |
2 | 332 |
2 | 166 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 664 are 2,83. Prime factorization of 664 in exponential form is:
664 = 23×831
Prime Factorization of 666
2 | 666 |
3 | 333 |
3 | 111 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 666 are 2, 3,37. Prime factorization of 666 in exponential form is:
666 = 21×32×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 664 and 666.
LCM(664,666) = 23×32×371×831
LCM(664,666) = 221112
Factors of 664
List of positive integer factors of 664 that divides 664 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 83, 166, 332, 664
Factors of 666
List of positive integer factors of 666 that divides 666 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 37, 74, 111, 222, 333, 666
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 664 and 666, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(664,666) = 2
LCM(664,666) = ( 664 × 666) / 2
LCM(664,666) = 442224 / 2
LCM(664,666) = 221112
(i) The LCM of 666 and 664 is associative
LCM of 664 and 666 = LCM of 666 and 664
1. What is the LCM of 664 and 666?
Answer: LCM of 664 and 666 is 221112.
2. What are the Factors of 664?
Answer: Factors of 664 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 83, 166, 332, 664. There are 8 integers that are factors of 664. The greatest factor of 664 is 664.
3. What are the Factors of 666?
Answer: Factors of 666 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 37, 74, 111, 222, 333, 666. There are 12 integers that are factors of 666. The greatest factor of 666 is 666.
4. How to Find the LCM of 664 and 666?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 664 and 666 = 221112
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 664
664 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 666
666 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 221112 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 37 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 664 and 666 is 221112.