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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 677 and 678 the smallest integer that is 459006 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 677 and 678 is 459006.
LCM(677,678) = 459006
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 677 and 678. First we will calculate the prime factors of 677 and 678.
Prime Factorization of 677
677 | 677 |
1 |
Prime factors of 677 are 677. Prime factorization of 677 in exponential form is:
677 = 6771
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 677 and 678.
LCM(677,678) = 21×31×1131×6771
LCM(677,678) = 459006
Factors of 677
List of positive integer factors of 677 that divides 677 without a remainder.
1, 677
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 677 and 678, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(677,678) = 1
LCM(677,678) = ( 677 × 678) / 1
LCM(677,678) = 459006 / 1
LCM(677,678) = 459006
(i) The LCM of 678 and 677 is associative
LCM of 677 and 678 = LCM of 678 and 677
1. What is the LCM of 677 and 678?
Answer: LCM of 677 and 678 is 459006.
2. 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.
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 677 and 678?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 677 and 678 = 459006
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 677
677 = 677
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 = 459006 = 2 x 3 x 113 x 677
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 677 and 678 is 459006.