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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 678 and 680 the smallest integer that is 230520 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 678 and 680 is 230520.
LCM(678,680) = 230520
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 678 and 680. First we will calculate the prime factors of 678 and 680.
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
Prime Factorization of 680
2 | 680 |
2 | 340 |
2 | 170 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 680 are 2, 5,17. Prime factorization of 680 in exponential form is:
680 = 23×51×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 678 and 680.
LCM(678,680) = 23×31×51×171×1131
LCM(678,680) = 230520
Factors of 678
List of positive integer factors of 678 that divides 678 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 113, 226, 339, 678
Factors of 680
List of positive integer factors of 680 that divides 680 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 17, 20, 34, 40, 68, 85, 136, 170, 340, 680
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 678 and 680, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(678,680) = 2
LCM(678,680) = ( 678 × 680) / 2
LCM(678,680) = 461040 / 2
LCM(678,680) = 230520
(i) The LCM of 680 and 678 is associative
LCM of 678 and 680 = LCM of 680 and 678
1. What is the LCM of 678 and 680?
Answer: LCM of 678 and 680 is 230520.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 680?
Answer: Factors of 680 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 17, 20, 34, 40, 68, 85, 136, 170, 340, 680. There are 16 integers that are factors of 680. The greatest factor of 680 is 680.
4. How to Find the LCM of 678 and 680?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 678 and 680 = 230520
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 678
678 = 2 x 3 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 680
680 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 230520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 17 x 113
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 678 and 680 is 230520.