Least Common Multiple of 687 and 689

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 687 and 689 the smallest integer that is 473343 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 687 and 689 is 473343.

LCM(687,689) = 473343

LCM of 687 and 689

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 687 and 689

LCM of 687 and 689 is 473343

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 687 and 689. First we will calculate the prime factors of 687 and 689.

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

Prime Factorization of 689


13 689
53 53
1

Prime factors of 689 are 13,53. Prime factorization of 689 in exponential form is:

689 = 131×531

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 687 and 689.

LCM(687,689) = 31×131×531×2291
LCM(687,689) = 473343

Factors of 687

List of positive integer factors of 687 that divides 687 without a remainder.

1, 3, 229, 687

Factors of 689

List of positive integer factors of 689 that divides 689 without a remainder.

1, 13, 53, 689

Least Common Multiple of 687 and 689 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 687 and 689, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(687,689) = 1
LCM(687,689) = ( 687 × 689) / 1
LCM(687,689) = 473343 / 1
LCM(687,689) = 473343

Properties of LCM 687 and 689

(i) The LCM of 689 and 687 is associative

LCM of 687 and 689 = LCM of 689 and 687

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 687 and 689

1. What is the LCM of 687 and 689?

Answer: LCM of 687 and 689 is 473343.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 689?

Answer: Factors of 689 are 1, 13, 53, 689. There are 4 integers that are factors of 689. The greatest factor of 689 is 689.

4. How to Find the LCM of 687 and 689?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 687 and 689 = 473343

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 687

687 = 3 x 229

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 689

689 = 13 x 53

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 473343 = 3 x 13 x 53 x 229

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 687 and 689 is 473343.