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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8630 and 8638 the smallest integer that is 37272970 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8630 and 8638 is 37272970.
LCM(8630,8638) = 37272970
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 8630 and 8638. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8630 and 8638.
Prime Factorization of 8630
2 | 8630 |
5 | 4315 |
863 | 863 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8630 are 2, 5,863. Prime factorization of 8630 in exponential form is:
8630 = 21×51×8631
Prime Factorization of 8638
2 | 8638 |
7 | 4319 |
617 | 617 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8638 are 2, 7,617. Prime factorization of 8638 in exponential form is:
8638 = 21×71×6171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8630 and 8638.
LCM(8630,8638) = 21×51×71×6171×8631
LCM(8630,8638) = 37272970
Factors of 8630
List of positive integer factors of 8630 that divides 8630 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 863, 1726, 4315, 8630
Factors of 8638
List of positive integer factors of 8638 that divides 8638 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 617, 1234, 4319, 8638
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8630 and 8638, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8630,8638) = 2
LCM(8630,8638) = ( 8630 × 8638) / 2
LCM(8630,8638) = 74545940 / 2
LCM(8630,8638) = 37272970
(i) The LCM of 8638 and 8630 is associative
LCM of 8630 and 8638 = LCM of 8638 and 8630
1. What is the LCM of 8630 and 8638?
Answer: LCM of 8630 and 8638 is 37272970.
2. What are the Factors of 8630?
Answer: Factors of 8630 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 863, 1726, 4315, 8630. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8630. The greatest factor of 8630 is 8630.
3. What are the Factors of 8638?
Answer: Factors of 8638 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 617, 1234, 4319, 8638. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8638. The greatest factor of 8638 is 8638.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8630 and 8638?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8630 and 8638 = 37272970
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8630
8630 = 2 x 5 x 863
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8638
8638 = 2 x 7 x 617
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 37272970 = 2 x 5 x 7 x 617 x 863
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8630 and 8638 is 37272970.