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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5731 and 5732 the smallest integer that is 32850092 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5731 and 5732 is 32850092.
LCM(5731,5732) = 32850092
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 5731 and 5732. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5731 and 5732.
Prime Factorization of 5731
11 | 5731 |
521 | 521 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5731 are 11,521. Prime factorization of 5731 in exponential form is:
5731 = 111×5211
Prime Factorization of 5732
2 | 5732 |
2 | 2866 |
1433 | 1433 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5732 are 2,1433. Prime factorization of 5732 in exponential form is:
5732 = 22×14331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5731 and 5732.
LCM(5731,5732) = 22×111×5211×14331
LCM(5731,5732) = 32850092
Factors of 5731
List of positive integer factors of 5731 that divides 5731 without a remainder.
1, 11, 521, 5731
Factors of 5732
List of positive integer factors of 5732 that divides 5732 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 1433, 2866, 5732
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5731 and 5732, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5731,5732) = 1
LCM(5731,5732) = ( 5731 × 5732) / 1
LCM(5731,5732) = 32850092 / 1
LCM(5731,5732) = 32850092
(i) The LCM of 5732 and 5731 is associative
LCM of 5731 and 5732 = LCM of 5732 and 5731
1. What is the LCM of 5731 and 5732?
Answer: LCM of 5731 and 5732 is 32850092.
2. What are the Factors of 5731?
Answer: Factors of 5731 are 1, 11, 521, 5731. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5731. The greatest factor of 5731 is 5731.
3. What are the Factors of 5732?
Answer: Factors of 5732 are 1, 2, 4, 1433, 2866, 5732. There are 6 integers that are factors of 5732. The greatest factor of 5732 is 5732.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5731 and 5732?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5731 and 5732 = 32850092
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5731
5731 = 11 x 521
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5732
5732 = 2 x 2 x 1433
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 32850092 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 521 x 1433
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5731 and 5732 is 32850092.