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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1700 and 1708 the smallest integer that is 725900 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1700 and 1708 is 725900.
LCM(1700,1708) = 725900
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 1700 and 1708. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1700 and 1708.
Prime Factorization of 1700
2 | 1700 |
2 | 850 |
5 | 425 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1700 are 2, 5,17. Prime factorization of 1700 in exponential form is:
1700 = 22×52×171
Prime Factorization of 1708
2 | 1708 |
2 | 854 |
7 | 427 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1708 are 2, 7,61. Prime factorization of 1708 in exponential form is:
1708 = 22×71×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1700 and 1708.
LCM(1700,1708) = 22×52×71×171×611
LCM(1700,1708) = 725900
Factors of 1700
List of positive integer factors of 1700 that divides 1700 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 17, 20, 25, 34, 50, 68, 85, 100, 170, 340, 425, 850, 1700
Factors of 1708
List of positive integer factors of 1708 that divides 1708 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 61, 122, 244, 427, 854, 1708
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1700 and 1708, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1700,1708) = 4
LCM(1700,1708) = ( 1700 × 1708) / 4
LCM(1700,1708) = 2903600 / 4
LCM(1700,1708) = 725900
(i) The LCM of 1708 and 1700 is associative
LCM of 1700 and 1708 = LCM of 1708 and 1700
1. What is the LCM of 1700 and 1708?
Answer: LCM of 1700 and 1708 is 725900.
2. What are the Factors of 1700?
Answer: Factors of 1700 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 17, 20, 25, 34, 50, 68, 85, 100, 170, 340, 425, 850, 1700. There are 18 integers that are factors of 1700. The greatest factor of 1700 is 1700.
3. What are the Factors of 1708?
Answer: Factors of 1708 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 61, 122, 244, 427, 854, 1708. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1708. The greatest factor of 1708 is 1708.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1700 and 1708?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1700 and 1708 = 725900
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1700
1700 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1708
1708 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 725900 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 17 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1700 and 1708 is 725900.