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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 666 and 674 the smallest integer that is 224442 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 666 and 674 is 224442.
LCM(666,674) = 224442
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 666 and 674. First we will calculate the prime factors of 666 and 674.
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
Prime Factorization of 674
2 | 674 |
337 | 337 |
1 |
Prime factors of 674 are 2,337. Prime factorization of 674 in exponential form is:
674 = 21×3371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 666 and 674.
LCM(666,674) = 21×32×371×3371
LCM(666,674) = 224442
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
Factors of 674
List of positive integer factors of 674 that divides 674 without a remainder.
1, 2, 337, 674
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 666 and 674, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(666,674) = 2
LCM(666,674) = ( 666 × 674) / 2
LCM(666,674) = 448884 / 2
LCM(666,674) = 224442
(i) The LCM of 674 and 666 is associative
LCM of 666 and 674 = LCM of 674 and 666
1. What is the LCM of 666 and 674?
Answer: LCM of 666 and 674 is 224442.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 674?
Answer: Factors of 674 are 1, 2, 337, 674. There are 4 integers that are factors of 674. The greatest factor of 674 is 674.
4. How to Find the LCM of 666 and 674?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 666 and 674 = 224442
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 666
666 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 674
674 = 2 x 337
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 224442 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 37 x 337
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 666 and 674 is 224442.