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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3718 and 3722 the smallest integer that is 6919198 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3718 and 3722 is 6919198.
LCM(3718,3722) = 6919198
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 3718 and 3722. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3718 and 3722.
Prime Factorization of 3718
2 | 3718 |
11 | 1859 |
13 | 169 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3718 are 2, 11,13. Prime factorization of 3718 in exponential form is:
3718 = 21×111×132
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 3718 and 3722.
LCM(3718,3722) = 21×111×132×18611
LCM(3718,3722) = 6919198
Factors of 3718
List of positive integer factors of 3718 that divides 3718 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 13, 22, 26, 143, 169, 286, 338, 1859, 3718
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 3718 and 3722, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3718,3722) = 2
LCM(3718,3722) = ( 3718 × 3722) / 2
LCM(3718,3722) = 13838396 / 2
LCM(3718,3722) = 6919198
(i) The LCM of 3722 and 3718 is associative
LCM of 3718 and 3722 = LCM of 3722 and 3718
1. What is the LCM of 3718 and 3722?
Answer: LCM of 3718 and 3722 is 6919198.
2. What are the Factors of 3718?
Answer: Factors of 3718 are 1, 2, 11, 13, 22, 26, 143, 169, 286, 338, 1859, 3718. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3718. The greatest factor of 3718 is 3718.
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 3718 and 3722?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3718 and 3722 = 6919198
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3718
3718 = 2 x 11 x 13 x 13
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 = 6919198 = 2 x 11 x 13 x 13 x 1861
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3718 and 3722 is 6919198.