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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 676 and 677 the smallest integer that is 457652 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 676 and 677 is 457652.
LCM(676,677) = 457652
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 676 and 677. First we will calculate the prime factors of 676 and 677.
Prime Factorization of 676
2 | 676 |
2 | 338 |
13 | 169 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 676 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 676 in exponential form is:
676 = 22×132
Prime Factorization of 677
677 | 677 |
1 |
Prime factors of 677 are 677. Prime factorization of 677 in exponential form is:
677 = 6771
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 676 and 677.
LCM(676,677) = 22×132×6771
LCM(676,677) = 457652
Factors of 676
List of positive integer factors of 676 that divides 676 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52, 169, 338, 676
Factors of 677
List of positive integer factors of 677 that divides 677 without a remainder.
1, 677
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 676 and 677, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(676,677) = 1
LCM(676,677) = ( 676 × 677) / 1
LCM(676,677) = 457652 / 1
LCM(676,677) = 457652
(i) The LCM of 677 and 676 is associative
LCM of 676 and 677 = LCM of 677 and 676
1. What is the LCM of 676 and 677?
Answer: LCM of 676 and 677 is 457652.
2. What are the Factors of 676?
Answer: Factors of 676 are 1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52, 169, 338, 676. There are 9 integers that are factors of 676. The greatest factor of 676 is 676.
3. What are the Factors of 677?
Answer: Factors of 677 are 1, 677. There are 2 integers that are factors of 677. The greatest factor of 677 is 677.
4. How to Find the LCM of 676 and 677?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 676 and 677 = 457652
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 676
676 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 677
677 = 677
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 457652 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 13 x 677
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 676 and 677 is 457652.