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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1738 and 1743 the smallest integer that is 3029334 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1738 and 1743 is 3029334.
LCM(1738,1743) = 3029334
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 1738 and 1743. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1738 and 1743.
Prime Factorization of 1738
2 | 1738 |
11 | 869 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1738 are 2, 11,79. Prime factorization of 1738 in exponential form is:
1738 = 21×111×791
Prime Factorization of 1743
3 | 1743 |
7 | 581 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1743 are 3, 7,83. Prime factorization of 1743 in exponential form is:
1743 = 31×71×831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1738 and 1743.
LCM(1738,1743) = 21×31×71×111×791×831
LCM(1738,1743) = 3029334
Factors of 1738
List of positive integer factors of 1738 that divides 1738 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 79, 158, 869, 1738
Factors of 1743
List of positive integer factors of 1743 that divides 1743 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 83, 249, 581, 1743
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1738 and 1743, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1738,1743) = 1
LCM(1738,1743) = ( 1738 × 1743) / 1
LCM(1738,1743) = 3029334 / 1
LCM(1738,1743) = 3029334
(i) The LCM of 1743 and 1738 is associative
LCM of 1738 and 1743 = LCM of 1743 and 1738
1. What is the LCM of 1738 and 1743?
Answer: LCM of 1738 and 1743 is 3029334.
2. What are the Factors of 1738?
Answer: Factors of 1738 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 79, 158, 869, 1738. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1738. The greatest factor of 1738 is 1738.
3. What are the Factors of 1743?
Answer: Factors of 1743 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 83, 249, 581, 1743. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1743. The greatest factor of 1743 is 1743.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1738 and 1743?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1738 and 1743 = 3029334
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1738
1738 = 2 x 11 x 79
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1743
1743 = 3 x 7 x 83
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3029334 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 79 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1738 and 1743 is 3029334.