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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 688 and 691 the smallest integer that is 475408 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 688 and 691 is 475408.
LCM(688,691) = 475408
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 688 and 691. First we will calculate the prime factors of 688 and 691.
Prime Factorization of 688
2 | 688 |
2 | 344 |
2 | 172 |
2 | 86 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 688 are 2,43. Prime factorization of 688 in exponential form is:
688 = 24×431
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 688 and 691.
LCM(688,691) = 24×431×6911
LCM(688,691) = 475408
Factors of 688
List of positive integer factors of 688 that divides 688 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 43, 86, 172, 344, 688
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 688 and 691, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(688,691) = 1
LCM(688,691) = ( 688 × 691) / 1
LCM(688,691) = 475408 / 1
LCM(688,691) = 475408
(i) The LCM of 691 and 688 is associative
LCM of 688 and 691 = LCM of 691 and 688
1. What is the LCM of 688 and 691?
Answer: LCM of 688 and 691 is 475408.
2. What are the Factors of 688?
Answer: Factors of 688 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 43, 86, 172, 344, 688. There are 10 integers that are factors of 688. The greatest factor of 688 is 688.
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 688 and 691?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 688 and 691 = 475408
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 688
688 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 43
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 = 475408 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 43 x 691
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 688 and 691 is 475408.