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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 674 and 678 the smallest integer that is 228486 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 674 and 678 is 228486.
LCM(674,678) = 228486
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 674 and 678. First we will calculate the prime factors of 674 and 678.
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
Prime Factorization of 678
2 | 678 |
3 | 339 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 678 are 2, 3,113. Prime factorization of 678 in exponential form is:
678 = 21×31×1131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 674 and 678.
LCM(674,678) = 21×31×1131×3371
LCM(674,678) = 228486
Factors of 674
List of positive integer factors of 674 that divides 674 without a remainder.
1, 2, 337, 674
Factors of 678
List of positive integer factors of 678 that divides 678 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 113, 226, 339, 678
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 674 and 678, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(674,678) = 2
LCM(674,678) = ( 674 × 678) / 2
LCM(674,678) = 456972 / 2
LCM(674,678) = 228486
(i) The LCM of 678 and 674 is associative
LCM of 674 and 678 = LCM of 678 and 674
1. What is the LCM of 674 and 678?
Answer: LCM of 674 and 678 is 228486.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 678?
Answer: Factors of 678 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 113, 226, 339, 678. There are 8 integers that are factors of 678. The greatest factor of 678 is 678.
4. How to Find the LCM of 674 and 678?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 674 and 678 = 228486
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 674
674 = 2 x 337
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 678
678 = 2 x 3 x 113
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 228486 = 2 x 3 x 113 x 337
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 674 and 678 is 228486.