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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 678 and 685 the smallest integer that is 464430 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 678 and 685 is 464430.
LCM(678,685) = 464430
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 685. First we will calculate the prime factors of 678 and 685.
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 685
5 | 685 |
137 | 137 |
1 |
Prime factors of 685 are 5,137. Prime factorization of 685 in exponential form is:
685 = 51×1371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 678 and 685.
LCM(678,685) = 21×31×51×1131×1371
LCM(678,685) = 464430
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 685
List of positive integer factors of 685 that divides 685 without a remainder.
1, 5, 137, 685
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 678 and 685, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(678,685) = 1
LCM(678,685) = ( 678 × 685) / 1
LCM(678,685) = 464430 / 1
LCM(678,685) = 464430
(i) The LCM of 685 and 678 is associative
LCM of 678 and 685 = LCM of 685 and 678
1. What is the LCM of 678 and 685?
Answer: LCM of 678 and 685 is 464430.
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 685?
Answer: Factors of 685 are 1, 5, 137, 685. There are 4 integers that are factors of 685. The greatest factor of 685 is 685.
4. How to Find the LCM of 678 and 685?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 678 and 685 = 464430
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 678
678 = 2 x 3 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 685
685 = 5 x 137
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 464430 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 113 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 678 and 685 is 464430.