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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 681 and 687 the smallest integer that is 155949 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 681 and 687 is 155949.
LCM(681,687) = 155949
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 687. First we will calculate the prime factors of 681 and 687.
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 687
3 | 687 |
229 | 229 |
1 |
Prime factors of 687 are 3,229. Prime factorization of 687 in exponential form is:
687 = 31×2291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 681 and 687.
LCM(681,687) = 31×2271×2291
LCM(681,687) = 155949
Factors of 681
List of positive integer factors of 681 that divides 681 without a remainder.
1, 3, 227, 681
Factors of 687
List of positive integer factors of 687 that divides 687 without a remainder.
1, 3, 229, 687
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 681 and 687, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(681,687) = 3
LCM(681,687) = ( 681 × 687) / 3
LCM(681,687) = 467847 / 3
LCM(681,687) = 155949
(i) The LCM of 687 and 681 is associative
LCM of 681 and 687 = LCM of 687 and 681
1. What is the LCM of 681 and 687?
Answer: LCM of 681 and 687 is 155949.
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 687?
Answer: Factors of 687 are 1, 3, 229, 687. There are 4 integers that are factors of 687. The greatest factor of 687 is 687.
4. How to Find the LCM of 681 and 687?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 681 and 687 = 155949
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 681
681 = 3 x 227
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 687
687 = 3 x 229
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 155949 = 3 x 227 x 229
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 681 and 687 is 155949.