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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5716 and 5721 the smallest integer that is 32701236 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5716 and 5721 is 32701236.
LCM(5716,5721) = 32701236
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 5716 and 5721. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5716 and 5721.
Prime Factorization of 5716
2 | 5716 |
2 | 2858 |
1429 | 1429 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5716 are 2,1429. Prime factorization of 5716 in exponential form is:
5716 = 22×14291
Prime Factorization of 5721
3 | 5721 |
1907 | 1907 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5721 are 3,1907. Prime factorization of 5721 in exponential form is:
5721 = 31×19071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5716 and 5721.
LCM(5716,5721) = 22×31×14291×19071
LCM(5716,5721) = 32701236
Factors of 5716
List of positive integer factors of 5716 that divides 5716 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 1429, 2858, 5716
Factors of 5721
List of positive integer factors of 5721 that divides 5721 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1907, 5721
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5716 and 5721, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5716,5721) = 1
LCM(5716,5721) = ( 5716 × 5721) / 1
LCM(5716,5721) = 32701236 / 1
LCM(5716,5721) = 32701236
(i) The LCM of 5721 and 5716 is associative
LCM of 5716 and 5721 = LCM of 5721 and 5716
1. What is the LCM of 5716 and 5721?
Answer: LCM of 5716 and 5721 is 32701236.
2. What are the Factors of 5716?
Answer: Factors of 5716 are 1, 2, 4, 1429, 2858, 5716. There are 6 integers that are factors of 5716. The greatest factor of 5716 is 5716.
3. What are the Factors of 5721?
Answer: Factors of 5721 are 1, 3, 1907, 5721. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5721. The greatest factor of 5721 is 5721.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5716 and 5721?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5716 and 5721 = 32701236
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5716
5716 = 2 x 2 x 1429
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5721
5721 = 3 x 1907
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 32701236 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 1429 x 1907
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5716 and 5721 is 32701236.