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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6659 and 6663 the smallest integer that is 44368917 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6659 and 6663 is 44368917.
LCM(6659,6663) = 44368917
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 6659 and 6663. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6659 and 6663.
Prime Factorization of 6659
6659 | 6659 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6659 are 6659. Prime factorization of 6659 in exponential form is:
6659 = 66591
Prime Factorization of 6663
3 | 6663 |
2221 | 2221 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6663 are 3,2221. Prime factorization of 6663 in exponential form is:
6663 = 31×22211
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6659 and 6663.
LCM(6659,6663) = 31×22211×66591
LCM(6659,6663) = 44368917
Factors of 6659
List of positive integer factors of 6659 that divides 6659 without a remainder.
1, 6659
Factors of 6663
List of positive integer factors of 6663 that divides 6663 without a remainder.
1, 3, 2221, 6663
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6659 and 6663, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(6659,6663) = 1
LCM(6659,6663) = ( 6659 × 6663) / 1
LCM(6659,6663) = 44368917 / 1
LCM(6659,6663) = 44368917
(i) The LCM of 6663 and 6659 is associative
LCM of 6659 and 6663 = LCM of 6663 and 6659
1. What is the LCM of 6659 and 6663?
Answer: LCM of 6659 and 6663 is 44368917.
2. What are the Factors of 6659?
Answer: Factors of 6659 are 1, 6659. There are 2 integers that are factors of 6659. The greatest factor of 6659 is 6659.
3. What are the Factors of 6663?
Answer: Factors of 6663 are 1, 3, 2221, 6663. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6663. The greatest factor of 6663 is 6663.
4. How to Find the LCM of 6659 and 6663?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 6659 and 6663 = 44368917
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6659
6659 = 6659
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6663
6663 = 3 x 2221
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 44368917 = 3 x 2221 x 6659
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6659 and 6663 is 44368917.