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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 678 and 681 the smallest integer that is 153906 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 678 and 681 is 153906.
LCM(678,681) = 153906
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 681. First we will calculate the prime factors of 678 and 681.
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 681
3 | 681 |
227 | 227 |
1 |
Prime factors of 681 are 3,227. Prime factorization of 681 in exponential form is:
681 = 31×2271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 678 and 681.
LCM(678,681) = 21×31×1131×2271
LCM(678,681) = 153906
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 681
List of positive integer factors of 681 that divides 681 without a remainder.
1, 3, 227, 681
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 678 and 681, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(678,681) = 3
LCM(678,681) = ( 678 × 681) / 3
LCM(678,681) = 461718 / 3
LCM(678,681) = 153906
(i) The LCM of 681 and 678 is associative
LCM of 678 and 681 = LCM of 681 and 678
1. What is the LCM of 678 and 681?
Answer: LCM of 678 and 681 is 153906.
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 681?
Answer: Factors of 681 are 1, 3, 227, 681. There are 4 integers that are factors of 681. The greatest factor of 681 is 681.
4. How to Find the LCM of 678 and 681?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 678 and 681 = 153906
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 678
678 = 2 x 3 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 681
681 = 3 x 227
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 153906 = 2 x 3 x 113 x 227
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 678 and 681 is 153906.