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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3722 and 3727 the smallest integer that is 13871894 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3722 and 3727 is 13871894.
LCM(3722,3727) = 13871894
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 3722 and 3727. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3722 and 3727.
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
Prime Factorization of 3727
3727 | 3727 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3727 are 3727. Prime factorization of 3727 in exponential form is:
3727 = 37271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3722 and 3727.
LCM(3722,3727) = 21×18611×37271
LCM(3722,3727) = 13871894
Factors of 3722
List of positive integer factors of 3722 that divides 3722 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1861, 3722
Factors of 3727
List of positive integer factors of 3727 that divides 3727 without a remainder.
1, 3727
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3722 and 3727, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3722,3727) = 1
LCM(3722,3727) = ( 3722 × 3727) / 1
LCM(3722,3727) = 13871894 / 1
LCM(3722,3727) = 13871894
(i) The LCM of 3727 and 3722 is associative
LCM of 3722 and 3727 = LCM of 3727 and 3722
1. What is the LCM of 3722 and 3727?
Answer: LCM of 3722 and 3727 is 13871894.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 3727?
Answer: Factors of 3727 are 1, 3727. There are 2 integers that are factors of 3727. The greatest factor of 3727 is 3727.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3722 and 3727?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3722 and 3727 = 13871894
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3722
3722 = 2 x 1861
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3727
3727 = 3727
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 13871894 = 2 x 1861 x 3727
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3722 and 3727 is 13871894.