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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 688 and 694 the smallest integer that is 238736 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 688 and 694 is 238736.
LCM(688,694) = 238736
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 694. First we will calculate the prime factors of 688 and 694.
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 694
2 | 694 |
347 | 347 |
1 |
Prime factors of 694 are 2,347. Prime factorization of 694 in exponential form is:
694 = 21×3471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 688 and 694.
LCM(688,694) = 24×431×3471
LCM(688,694) = 238736
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 694
List of positive integer factors of 694 that divides 694 without a remainder.
1, 2, 347, 694
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 688 and 694, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(688,694) = 2
LCM(688,694) = ( 688 × 694) / 2
LCM(688,694) = 477472 / 2
LCM(688,694) = 238736
(i) The LCM of 694 and 688 is associative
LCM of 688 and 694 = LCM of 694 and 688
1. What is the LCM of 688 and 694?
Answer: LCM of 688 and 694 is 238736.
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 694?
Answer: Factors of 694 are 1, 2, 347, 694. There are 4 integers that are factors of 694. The greatest factor of 694 is 694.
4. How to Find the LCM of 688 and 694?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 688 and 694 = 238736
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 694
694 = 2 x 347
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 238736 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 43 x 347
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 688 and 694 is 238736.