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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 681 and 685 the smallest integer that is 466485 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 681 and 685 is 466485.
LCM(681,685) = 466485
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 681 and 685. First we will calculate the prime factors of 681 and 685.
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
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 681 and 685.
LCM(681,685) = 31×51×1371×2271
LCM(681,685) = 466485
Factors of 681
List of positive integer factors of 681 that divides 681 without a remainder.
1, 3, 227, 681
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 681 and 685, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(681,685) = 1
LCM(681,685) = ( 681 × 685) / 1
LCM(681,685) = 466485 / 1
LCM(681,685) = 466485
(i) The LCM of 685 and 681 is associative
LCM of 681 and 685 = LCM of 685 and 681
1. What is the LCM of 681 and 685?
Answer: LCM of 681 and 685 is 466485.
2. 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.
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 681 and 685?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 681 and 685 = 466485
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 681
681 = 3 x 227
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 = 466485 = 3 x 5 x 137 x 227
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 681 and 685 is 466485.