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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3742 and 3746 the smallest integer that is 7008766 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3742 and 3746 is 7008766.
LCM(3742,3746) = 7008766
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 3742 and 3746. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3742 and 3746.
Prime Factorization of 3742
2 | 3742 |
1871 | 1871 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3742 are 2,1871. Prime factorization of 3742 in exponential form is:
3742 = 21×18711
Prime Factorization of 3746
2 | 3746 |
1873 | 1873 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3746 are 2,1873. Prime factorization of 3746 in exponential form is:
3746 = 21×18731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3742 and 3746.
LCM(3742,3746) = 21×18711×18731
LCM(3742,3746) = 7008766
Factors of 3742
List of positive integer factors of 3742 that divides 3742 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1871, 3742
Factors of 3746
List of positive integer factors of 3746 that divides 3746 without a remainder.
1, 2, 1873, 3746
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3742 and 3746, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3742,3746) = 2
LCM(3742,3746) = ( 3742 × 3746) / 2
LCM(3742,3746) = 14017532 / 2
LCM(3742,3746) = 7008766
(i) The LCM of 3746 and 3742 is associative
LCM of 3742 and 3746 = LCM of 3746 and 3742
1. What is the LCM of 3742 and 3746?
Answer: LCM of 3742 and 3746 is 7008766.
2. What are the Factors of 3742?
Answer: Factors of 3742 are 1, 2, 1871, 3742. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3742. The greatest factor of 3742 is 3742.
3. What are the Factors of 3746?
Answer: Factors of 3746 are 1, 2, 1873, 3746. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3746. The greatest factor of 3746 is 3746.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3742 and 3746?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3742 and 3746 = 7008766
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3742
3742 = 2 x 1871
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3746
3746 = 2 x 1873
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 7008766 = 2 x 1871 x 1873
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3742 and 3746 is 7008766.