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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 664 and 667 the smallest integer that is 442888 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 664 and 667 is 442888.
LCM(664,667) = 442888
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 667. First we will calculate the prime factors of 664 and 667.
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 667
23 | 667 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 667 are 23,29. Prime factorization of 667 in exponential form is:
667 = 231×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 664 and 667.
LCM(664,667) = 23×231×291×831
LCM(664,667) = 442888
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 667
List of positive integer factors of 667 that divides 667 without a remainder.
1, 23, 29, 667
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 664 and 667, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(664,667) = 1
LCM(664,667) = ( 664 × 667) / 1
LCM(664,667) = 442888 / 1
LCM(664,667) = 442888
(i) The LCM of 667 and 664 is associative
LCM of 664 and 667 = LCM of 667 and 664
1. What is the LCM of 664 and 667?
Answer: LCM of 664 and 667 is 442888.
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 667?
Answer: Factors of 667 are 1, 23, 29, 667. There are 4 integers that are factors of 667. The greatest factor of 667 is 667.
4. How to Find the LCM of 664 and 667?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 664 and 667 = 442888
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 664
664 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 667
667 = 23 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 442888 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 29 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 664 and 667 is 442888.