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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 685 and 691 the smallest integer that is 473335 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 685 and 691 is 473335.
LCM(685,691) = 473335
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 685 and 691. First we will calculate the prime factors of 685 and 691.
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
Prime Factorization of 691
691 | 691 |
1 |
Prime factors of 691 are 691. Prime factorization of 691 in exponential form is:
691 = 6911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 685 and 691.
LCM(685,691) = 51×1371×6911
LCM(685,691) = 473335
Factors of 685
List of positive integer factors of 685 that divides 685 without a remainder.
1, 5, 137, 685
Factors of 691
List of positive integer factors of 691 that divides 691 without a remainder.
1, 691
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 685 and 691, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(685,691) = 1
LCM(685,691) = ( 685 × 691) / 1
LCM(685,691) = 473335 / 1
LCM(685,691) = 473335
(i) The LCM of 691 and 685 is associative
LCM of 685 and 691 = LCM of 691 and 685
1. What is the LCM of 685 and 691?
Answer: LCM of 685 and 691 is 473335.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 691?
Answer: Factors of 691 are 1, 691. There are 2 integers that are factors of 691. The greatest factor of 691 is 691.
4. How to Find the LCM of 685 and 691?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 685 and 691 = 473335
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 685
685 = 5 x 137
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 691
691 = 691
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 473335 = 5 x 137 x 691
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 685 and 691 is 473335.