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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3731 and 3732 the smallest integer that is 13924092 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3731 and 3732 is 13924092.
LCM(3731,3732) = 13924092
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 3731 and 3732. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3731 and 3732.
Prime Factorization of 3731
7 | 3731 |
13 | 533 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3731 are 7, 13,41. Prime factorization of 3731 in exponential form is:
3731 = 71×131×411
Prime Factorization of 3732
2 | 3732 |
2 | 1866 |
3 | 933 |
311 | 311 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3732 are 2, 3,311. Prime factorization of 3732 in exponential form is:
3732 = 22×31×3111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3731 and 3732.
LCM(3731,3732) = 22×31×71×131×411×3111
LCM(3731,3732) = 13924092
Factors of 3731
List of positive integer factors of 3731 that divides 3731 without a remainder.
1, 7, 13, 41, 91, 287, 533, 3731
Factors of 3732
List of positive integer factors of 3732 that divides 3732 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 311, 622, 933, 1244, 1866, 3732
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3731 and 3732, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3731,3732) = 1
LCM(3731,3732) = ( 3731 × 3732) / 1
LCM(3731,3732) = 13924092 / 1
LCM(3731,3732) = 13924092
(i) The LCM of 3732 and 3731 is associative
LCM of 3731 and 3732 = LCM of 3732 and 3731
1. What is the LCM of 3731 and 3732?
Answer: LCM of 3731 and 3732 is 13924092.
2. What are the Factors of 3731?
Answer: Factors of 3731 are 1, 7, 13, 41, 91, 287, 533, 3731. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3731. The greatest factor of 3731 is 3731.
3. What are the Factors of 3732?
Answer: Factors of 3732 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 311, 622, 933, 1244, 1866, 3732. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3732. The greatest factor of 3732 is 3732.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3731 and 3732?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3731 and 3732 = 13924092
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3731
3731 = 7 x 13 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3732
3732 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 311
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 13924092 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 x 41 x 311
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3731 and 3732 is 13924092.