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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 679 and 685 the smallest integer that is 465115 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 679 and 685 is 465115.
LCM(679,685) = 465115
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 679 and 685. First we will calculate the prime factors of 679 and 685.
Prime Factorization of 679
7 | 679 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 679 are 7,97. Prime factorization of 679 in exponential form is:
679 = 71×971
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 679 and 685.
LCM(679,685) = 51×71×971×1371
LCM(679,685) = 465115
Factors of 679
List of positive integer factors of 679 that divides 679 without a remainder.
1, 7, 97, 679
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 679 and 685, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(679,685) = 1
LCM(679,685) = ( 679 × 685) / 1
LCM(679,685) = 465115 / 1
LCM(679,685) = 465115
(i) The LCM of 685 and 679 is associative
LCM of 679 and 685 = LCM of 685 and 679
1. What is the LCM of 679 and 685?
Answer: LCM of 679 and 685 is 465115.
2. What are the Factors of 679?
Answer: Factors of 679 are 1, 7, 97, 679. There are 4 integers that are factors of 679. The greatest factor of 679 is 679.
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 679 and 685?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 679 and 685 = 465115
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 679
679 = 7 x 97
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 = 465115 = 5 x 7 x 97 x 137
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 679 and 685 is 465115.