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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 676 and 678 the smallest integer that is 229164 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 676 and 678 is 229164.
LCM(676,678) = 229164
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 678. First we will calculate the prime factors of 676 and 678.
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 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 676 and 678.
LCM(676,678) = 22×31×132×1131
LCM(676,678) = 229164
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 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 676 and 678, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(676,678) = 2
LCM(676,678) = ( 676 × 678) / 2
LCM(676,678) = 458328 / 2
LCM(676,678) = 229164
(i) The LCM of 678 and 676 is associative
LCM of 676 and 678 = LCM of 678 and 676
1. What is the LCM of 676 and 678?
Answer: LCM of 676 and 678 is 229164.
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 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 676 and 678?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 676 and 678 = 229164
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 676
676 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 13
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 = 229164 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 113
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 676 and 678 is 229164.