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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1724 and 1732 the smallest integer that is 746492 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1724 and 1732 is 746492.
LCM(1724,1732) = 746492
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 1724 and 1732. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1724 and 1732.
Prime Factorization of 1724
2 | 1724 |
2 | 862 |
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1724 are 2,431. Prime factorization of 1724 in exponential form is:
1724 = 22×4311
Prime Factorization of 1732
2 | 1732 |
2 | 866 |
433 | 433 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1732 are 2,433. Prime factorization of 1732 in exponential form is:
1732 = 22×4331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1724 and 1732.
LCM(1724,1732) = 22×4311×4331
LCM(1724,1732) = 746492
Factors of 1724
List of positive integer factors of 1724 that divides 1724 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 431, 862, 1724
Factors of 1732
List of positive integer factors of 1732 that divides 1732 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 433, 866, 1732
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1724 and 1732, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1724,1732) = 4
LCM(1724,1732) = ( 1724 × 1732) / 4
LCM(1724,1732) = 2985968 / 4
LCM(1724,1732) = 746492
(i) The LCM of 1732 and 1724 is associative
LCM of 1724 and 1732 = LCM of 1732 and 1724
1. What is the LCM of 1724 and 1732?
Answer: LCM of 1724 and 1732 is 746492.
2. What are the Factors of 1724?
Answer: Factors of 1724 are 1, 2, 4, 431, 862, 1724. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1724. The greatest factor of 1724 is 1724.
3. What are the Factors of 1732?
Answer: Factors of 1732 are 1, 2, 4, 433, 866, 1732. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1732. The greatest factor of 1732 is 1732.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1724 and 1732?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1724 and 1732 = 746492
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1724
1724 = 2 x 2 x 431
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1732
1732 = 2 x 2 x 433
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 746492 = 2 x 2 x 431 x 433
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1724 and 1732 is 746492.