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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 664 and 668 the smallest integer that is 110888 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 664 and 668 is 110888.
LCM(664,668) = 110888
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 668. First we will calculate the prime factors of 664 and 668.
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 668
2 | 668 |
2 | 334 |
167 | 167 |
1 |
Prime factors of 668 are 2,167. Prime factorization of 668 in exponential form is:
668 = 22×1671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 664 and 668.
LCM(664,668) = 23×831×1671
LCM(664,668) = 110888
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 668
List of positive integer factors of 668 that divides 668 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 167, 334, 668
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 664 and 668, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(664,668) = 4
LCM(664,668) = ( 664 × 668) / 4
LCM(664,668) = 443552 / 4
LCM(664,668) = 110888
(i) The LCM of 668 and 664 is associative
LCM of 664 and 668 = LCM of 668 and 664
1. What is the LCM of 664 and 668?
Answer: LCM of 664 and 668 is 110888.
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 668?
Answer: Factors of 668 are 1, 2, 4, 167, 334, 668. There are 6 integers that are factors of 668. The greatest factor of 668 is 668.
4. How to Find the LCM of 664 and 668?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 664 and 668 = 110888
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 664
664 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 668
668 = 2 x 2 x 167
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 110888 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 83 x 167
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 664 and 668 is 110888.