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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2721 and 2729 the smallest integer that is 7425609 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2721 and 2729 is 7425609.
LCM(2721,2729) = 7425609
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 2721 and 2729. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2721 and 2729.
Prime Factorization of 2721
3 | 2721 |
907 | 907 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2721 are 3,907. Prime factorization of 2721 in exponential form is:
2721 = 31×9071
Prime Factorization of 2729
2729 | 2729 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2729 are 2729. Prime factorization of 2729 in exponential form is:
2729 = 27291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2721 and 2729.
LCM(2721,2729) = 31×9071×27291
LCM(2721,2729) = 7425609
Factors of 2721
List of positive integer factors of 2721 that divides 2721 without a remainder.
1, 3, 907, 2721
Factors of 2729
List of positive integer factors of 2729 that divides 2729 without a remainder.
1, 2729
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2721 and 2729, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2721,2729) = 1
LCM(2721,2729) = ( 2721 × 2729) / 1
LCM(2721,2729) = 7425609 / 1
LCM(2721,2729) = 7425609
(i) The LCM of 2729 and 2721 is associative
LCM of 2721 and 2729 = LCM of 2729 and 2721
1. What is the LCM of 2721 and 2729?
Answer: LCM of 2721 and 2729 is 7425609.
2. What are the Factors of 2721?
Answer: Factors of 2721 are 1, 3, 907, 2721. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2721. The greatest factor of 2721 is 2721.
3. What are the Factors of 2729?
Answer: Factors of 2729 are 1, 2729. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2729. The greatest factor of 2729 is 2729.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2721 and 2729?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2721 and 2729 = 7425609
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2721
2721 = 3 x 907
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2729
2729 = 2729
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 7425609 = 3 x 907 x 2729
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2721 and 2729 is 7425609.