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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3716 and 3722 the smallest integer that is 6915476 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3716 and 3722 is 6915476.
LCM(3716,3722) = 6915476
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 3716 and 3722. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3716 and 3722.
Prime Factorization of 3716
2 | 3716 |
2 | 1858 |
929 | 929 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3716 are 2,929. Prime factorization of 3716 in exponential form is:
3716 = 22×9291
Prime Factorization of 3722
2 | 3722 |
1861 | 1861 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3722 are 2,1861. Prime factorization of 3722 in exponential form is:
3722 = 21×18611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3716 and 3722.
LCM(3716,3722) = 22×9291×18611
LCM(3716,3722) = 6915476
Factors of 3716
List of positive integer factors of 3716 that divides 3716 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 929, 1858, 3716
Factors of 3722
List of positive integer factors of 3722 that divides 3722 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1861, 3722
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3716 and 3722, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3716,3722) = 2
LCM(3716,3722) = ( 3716 × 3722) / 2
LCM(3716,3722) = 13830952 / 2
LCM(3716,3722) = 6915476
(i) The LCM of 3722 and 3716 is associative
LCM of 3716 and 3722 = LCM of 3722 and 3716
1. What is the LCM of 3716 and 3722?
Answer: LCM of 3716 and 3722 is 6915476.
2. What are the Factors of 3716?
Answer: Factors of 3716 are 1, 2, 4, 929, 1858, 3716. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3716. The greatest factor of 3716 is 3716.
3. What are the Factors of 3722?
Answer: Factors of 3722 are 1, 2, 1861, 3722. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3722. The greatest factor of 3722 is 3722.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3716 and 3722?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3716 and 3722 = 6915476
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3716
3716 = 2 x 2 x 929
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3722
3722 = 2 x 1861
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6915476 = 2 x 2 x 929 x 1861
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3716 and 3722 is 6915476.