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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 668 and 669 the smallest integer that is 446892 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 668 and 669 is 446892.
LCM(668,669) = 446892
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 668 and 669. First we will calculate the prime factors of 668 and 669.
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
Prime Factorization of 669
3 | 669 |
223 | 223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 669 are 3,223. Prime factorization of 669 in exponential form is:
669 = 31×2231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 668 and 669.
LCM(668,669) = 22×31×1671×2231
LCM(668,669) = 446892
Factors of 668
List of positive integer factors of 668 that divides 668 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 167, 334, 668
Factors of 669
List of positive integer factors of 669 that divides 669 without a remainder.
1, 3, 223, 669
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 668 and 669, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(668,669) = 1
LCM(668,669) = ( 668 × 669) / 1
LCM(668,669) = 446892 / 1
LCM(668,669) = 446892
(i) The LCM of 669 and 668 is associative
LCM of 668 and 669 = LCM of 669 and 668
1. What is the LCM of 668 and 669?
Answer: LCM of 668 and 669 is 446892.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 669?
Answer: Factors of 669 are 1, 3, 223, 669. There are 4 integers that are factors of 669. The greatest factor of 669 is 669.
4. How to Find the LCM of 668 and 669?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 668 and 669 = 446892
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 668
668 = 2 x 2 x 167
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 669
669 = 3 x 223
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 446892 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 167 x 223
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 668 and 669 is 446892.