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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 686 and 693 the smallest integer that is 67914 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 686 and 693 is 67914.
LCM(686,693) = 67914
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 686 and 693. First we will calculate the prime factors of 686 and 693.
Prime Factorization of 686
2 | 686 |
7 | 343 |
7 | 49 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 686 are 2,7. Prime factorization of 686 in exponential form is:
686 = 21×73
Prime Factorization of 693
3 | 693 |
3 | 231 |
7 | 77 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 693 are 3, 7,11. Prime factorization of 693 in exponential form is:
693 = 32×71×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 686 and 693.
LCM(686,693) = 21×32×73×111
LCM(686,693) = 67914
Factors of 686
List of positive integer factors of 686 that divides 686 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 98, 343, 686
Factors of 693
List of positive integer factors of 693 that divides 693 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 21, 33, 63, 77, 99, 231, 693
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 686 and 693, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(686,693) = 7
LCM(686,693) = ( 686 × 693) / 7
LCM(686,693) = 475398 / 7
LCM(686,693) = 67914
(i) The LCM of 693 and 686 is associative
LCM of 686 and 693 = LCM of 693 and 686
1. What is the LCM of 686 and 693?
Answer: LCM of 686 and 693 is 67914.
2. What are the Factors of 686?
Answer: Factors of 686 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 98, 343, 686. There are 8 integers that are factors of 686. The greatest factor of 686 is 686.
3. What are the Factors of 693?
Answer: Factors of 693 are 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 21, 33, 63, 77, 99, 231, 693. There are 12 integers that are factors of 693. The greatest factor of 693 is 693.
4. How to Find the LCM of 686 and 693?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 686 and 693 = 67914
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 686
686 = 2 x 7 x 7 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 693
693 = 3 x 3 x 7 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 67914 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 11
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 686 and 693 is 67914.