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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 668 and 670 the smallest integer that is 223780 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 668 and 670 is 223780.
LCM(668,670) = 223780
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 670. First we will calculate the prime factors of 668 and 670.
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 670
2 | 670 |
5 | 335 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 670 are 2, 5,67. Prime factorization of 670 in exponential form is:
670 = 21×51×671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 668 and 670.
LCM(668,670) = 22×51×671×1671
LCM(668,670) = 223780
Factors of 668
List of positive integer factors of 668 that divides 668 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 167, 334, 668
Factors of 670
List of positive integer factors of 670 that divides 670 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 67, 134, 335, 670
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 668 and 670, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(668,670) = 2
LCM(668,670) = ( 668 × 670) / 2
LCM(668,670) = 447560 / 2
LCM(668,670) = 223780
(i) The LCM of 670 and 668 is associative
LCM of 668 and 670 = LCM of 670 and 668
1. What is the LCM of 668 and 670?
Answer: LCM of 668 and 670 is 223780.
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 670?
Answer: Factors of 670 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 67, 134, 335, 670. There are 8 integers that are factors of 670. The greatest factor of 670 is 670.
4. How to Find the LCM of 668 and 670?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 668 and 670 = 223780
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 668
668 = 2 x 2 x 167
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 670
670 = 2 x 5 x 67
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 223780 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 67 x 167
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 668 and 670 is 223780.