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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2729 and 2731 the smallest integer that is 7452899 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2729 and 2731 is 7452899.
LCM(2729,2731) = 7452899
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 2729 and 2731. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2729 and 2731.
Prime Factorization of 2729
2729 | 2729 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2729 are 2729. Prime factorization of 2729 in exponential form is:
2729 = 27291
Prime Factorization of 2731
2731 | 2731 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2731 are 2731. Prime factorization of 2731 in exponential form is:
2731 = 27311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2729 and 2731.
LCM(2729,2731) = 27291×27311
LCM(2729,2731) = 7452899
Factors of 2729
List of positive integer factors of 2729 that divides 2729 without a remainder.
1, 2729
Factors of 2731
List of positive integer factors of 2731 that divides 2731 without a remainder.
1, 2731
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2729 and 2731, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2729,2731) = 1
LCM(2729,2731) = ( 2729 × 2731) / 1
LCM(2729,2731) = 7452899 / 1
LCM(2729,2731) = 7452899
(i) The LCM of 2731 and 2729 is associative
LCM of 2729 and 2731 = LCM of 2731 and 2729
1. What is the LCM of 2729 and 2731?
Answer: LCM of 2729 and 2731 is 7452899.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 2731?
Answer: Factors of 2731 are 1, 2731. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2731. The greatest factor of 2731 is 2731.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2729 and 2731?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2729 and 2731 = 7452899
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2729
2729 = 2729
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2731
2731 = 2731
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 7452899 = 2729 x 2731
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2729 and 2731 is 7452899.