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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3706 and 3707 the smallest integer that is 13738142 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3706 and 3707 is 13738142.
LCM(3706,3707) = 13738142
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 3706 and 3707. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3706 and 3707.
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
Prime Factorization of 3707
11 | 3707 |
337 | 337 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3707 are 11,337. Prime factorization of 3707 in exponential form is:
3707 = 111×3371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3706 and 3707.
LCM(3706,3707) = 21×111×171×1091×3371
LCM(3706,3707) = 13738142
Factors of 3706
List of positive integer factors of 3706 that divides 3706 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 34, 109, 218, 1853, 3706
Factors of 3707
List of positive integer factors of 3707 that divides 3707 without a remainder.
1, 11, 337, 3707
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3706 and 3707, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3706,3707) = 1
LCM(3706,3707) = ( 3706 × 3707) / 1
LCM(3706,3707) = 13738142 / 1
LCM(3706,3707) = 13738142
(i) The LCM of 3707 and 3706 is associative
LCM of 3706 and 3707 = LCM of 3707 and 3706
1. What is the LCM of 3706 and 3707?
Answer: LCM of 3706 and 3707 is 13738142.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 3707?
Answer: Factors of 3707 are 1, 11, 337, 3707. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3707. The greatest factor of 3707 is 3707.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3706 and 3707?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3706 and 3707 = 13738142
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3706
3706 = 2 x 17 x 109
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3707
3707 = 11 x 337
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 13738142 = 2 x 11 x 17 x 109 x 337
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3706 and 3707 is 13738142.