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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4737 and 4742 the smallest integer that is 22462854 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4737 and 4742 is 22462854.
LCM(4737,4742) = 22462854
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 4737 and 4742. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4737 and 4742.
Prime Factorization of 4737
3 | 4737 |
1579 | 1579 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4737 are 3,1579. Prime factorization of 4737 in exponential form is:
4737 = 31×15791
Prime Factorization of 4742
2 | 4742 |
2371 | 2371 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4742 are 2,2371. Prime factorization of 4742 in exponential form is:
4742 = 21×23711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4737 and 4742.
LCM(4737,4742) = 21×31×15791×23711
LCM(4737,4742) = 22462854
Factors of 4737
List of positive integer factors of 4737 that divides 4737 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1579, 4737
Factors of 4742
List of positive integer factors of 4742 that divides 4742 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2371, 4742
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4737 and 4742, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4737,4742) = 1
LCM(4737,4742) = ( 4737 × 4742) / 1
LCM(4737,4742) = 22462854 / 1
LCM(4737,4742) = 22462854
(i) The LCM of 4742 and 4737 is associative
LCM of 4737 and 4742 = LCM of 4742 and 4737
1. What is the LCM of 4737 and 4742?
Answer: LCM of 4737 and 4742 is 22462854.
2. What are the Factors of 4737?
Answer: Factors of 4737 are 1, 3, 1579, 4737. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4737. The greatest factor of 4737 is 4737.
3. What are the Factors of 4742?
Answer: Factors of 4742 are 1, 2, 2371, 4742. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4742. The greatest factor of 4742 is 4742.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4737 and 4742?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4737 and 4742 = 22462854
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4737
4737 = 3 x 1579
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4742
4742 = 2 x 2371
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 22462854 = 2 x 3 x 1579 x 2371
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4737 and 4742 is 22462854.