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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1784 and 1788 the smallest integer that is 797448 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1784 and 1788 is 797448.
LCM(1784,1788) = 797448
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 1784 and 1788. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1784 and 1788.
Prime Factorization of 1784
2 | 1784 |
2 | 892 |
2 | 446 |
223 | 223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1784 are 2,223. Prime factorization of 1784 in exponential form is:
1784 = 23×2231
Prime Factorization of 1788
2 | 1788 |
2 | 894 |
3 | 447 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1788 are 2, 3,149. Prime factorization of 1788 in exponential form is:
1788 = 22×31×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1784 and 1788.
LCM(1784,1788) = 23×31×1491×2231
LCM(1784,1788) = 797448
Factors of 1784
List of positive integer factors of 1784 that divides 1784 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 223, 446, 892, 1784
Factors of 1788
List of positive integer factors of 1788 that divides 1788 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 149, 298, 447, 596, 894, 1788
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1784 and 1788, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1784,1788) = 4
LCM(1784,1788) = ( 1784 × 1788) / 4
LCM(1784,1788) = 3189792 / 4
LCM(1784,1788) = 797448
(i) The LCM of 1788 and 1784 is associative
LCM of 1784 and 1788 = LCM of 1788 and 1784
1. What is the LCM of 1784 and 1788?
Answer: LCM of 1784 and 1788 is 797448.
2. What are the Factors of 1784?
Answer: Factors of 1784 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 223, 446, 892, 1784. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1784. The greatest factor of 1784 is 1784.
3. What are the Factors of 1788?
Answer: Factors of 1788 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 149, 298, 447, 596, 894, 1788. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1788. The greatest factor of 1788 is 1788.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1784 and 1788?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1784 and 1788 = 797448
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1784
1784 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 223
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1788
1788 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 797448 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 149 x 223
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1784 and 1788 is 797448.