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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5721 and 5726 the smallest integer that is 32758446 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5721 and 5726 is 32758446.
LCM(5721,5726) = 32758446
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 5721 and 5726. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5721 and 5726.
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
Prime Factorization of 5726
2 | 5726 |
7 | 2863 |
409 | 409 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5726 are 2, 7,409. Prime factorization of 5726 in exponential form is:
5726 = 21×71×4091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5721 and 5726.
LCM(5721,5726) = 21×31×71×4091×19071
LCM(5721,5726) = 32758446
Factors of 5721
List of positive integer factors of 5721 that divides 5721 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1907, 5721
Factors of 5726
List of positive integer factors of 5726 that divides 5726 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 409, 818, 2863, 5726
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5721 and 5726, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5721,5726) = 1
LCM(5721,5726) = ( 5721 × 5726) / 1
LCM(5721,5726) = 32758446 / 1
LCM(5721,5726) = 32758446
(i) The LCM of 5726 and 5721 is associative
LCM of 5721 and 5726 = LCM of 5726 and 5721
1. What is the LCM of 5721 and 5726?
Answer: LCM of 5721 and 5726 is 32758446.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 5726?
Answer: Factors of 5726 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 409, 818, 2863, 5726. There are 8 integers that are factors of 5726. The greatest factor of 5726 is 5726.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5721 and 5726?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5721 and 5726 = 32758446
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5721
5721 = 3 x 1907
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5726
5726 = 2 x 7 x 409
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 32758446 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 409 x 1907
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5721 and 5726 is 32758446.