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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3702 and 3706 the smallest integer that is 6859806 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3702 and 3706 is 6859806.
LCM(3702,3706) = 6859806
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 3702 and 3706. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3702 and 3706.
Prime Factorization of 3702
2 | 3702 |
3 | 1851 |
617 | 617 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3702 are 2, 3,617. Prime factorization of 3702 in exponential form is:
3702 = 21×31×6171
Prime Factorization of 3706
2 | 3706 |
17 | 1853 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3706 are 2, 17,109. Prime factorization of 3706 in exponential form is:
3706 = 21×171×1091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3702 and 3706.
LCM(3702,3706) = 21×31×171×1091×6171
LCM(3702,3706) = 6859806
Factors of 3702
List of positive integer factors of 3702 that divides 3702 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 617, 1234, 1851, 3702
Factors of 3706
List of positive integer factors of 3706 that divides 3706 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 34, 109, 218, 1853, 3706
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3702 and 3706, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3702,3706) = 2
LCM(3702,3706) = ( 3702 × 3706) / 2
LCM(3702,3706) = 13719612 / 2
LCM(3702,3706) = 6859806
(i) The LCM of 3706 and 3702 is associative
LCM of 3702 and 3706 = LCM of 3706 and 3702
1. What is the LCM of 3702 and 3706?
Answer: LCM of 3702 and 3706 is 6859806.
2. What are the Factors of 3702?
Answer: Factors of 3702 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 617, 1234, 1851, 3702. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3702. The greatest factor of 3702 is 3702.
3. What are the Factors of 3706?
Answer: Factors of 3706 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 109, 218, 1853, 3706. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3706. The greatest factor of 3706 is 3706.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3702 and 3706?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3702 and 3706 = 6859806
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3702
3702 = 2 x 3 x 617
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3706
3706 = 2 x 17 x 109
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6859806 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 109 x 617
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3702 and 3706 is 6859806.