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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6738 and 6746 the smallest integer that is 22727274 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6738 and 6746 is 22727274.
LCM(6738,6746) = 22727274
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 6738 and 6746. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6738 and 6746.
Prime Factorization of 6738
2 | 6738 |
3 | 3369 |
1123 | 1123 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6738 are 2, 3,1123. Prime factorization of 6738 in exponential form is:
6738 = 21×31×11231
Prime Factorization of 6746
2 | 6746 |
3373 | 3373 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6746 are 2,3373. Prime factorization of 6746 in exponential form is:
6746 = 21×33731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6738 and 6746.
LCM(6738,6746) = 21×31×11231×33731
LCM(6738,6746) = 22727274
Factors of 6738
List of positive integer factors of 6738 that divides 6738 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 1123, 2246, 3369, 6738
Factors of 6746
List of positive integer factors of 6746 that divides 6746 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3373, 6746
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6738 and 6746, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(6738,6746) = 2
LCM(6738,6746) = ( 6738 × 6746) / 2
LCM(6738,6746) = 45454548 / 2
LCM(6738,6746) = 22727274
(i) The LCM of 6746 and 6738 is associative
LCM of 6738 and 6746 = LCM of 6746 and 6738
1. What is the LCM of 6738 and 6746?
Answer: LCM of 6738 and 6746 is 22727274.
2. What are the Factors of 6738?
Answer: Factors of 6738 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 1123, 2246, 3369, 6738. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6738. The greatest factor of 6738 is 6738.
3. What are the Factors of 6746?
Answer: Factors of 6746 are 1, 2, 3373, 6746. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6746. The greatest factor of 6746 is 6746.
4. How to Find the LCM of 6738 and 6746?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 6738 and 6746 = 22727274
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6738
6738 = 2 x 3 x 1123
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6746
6746 = 2 x 3373
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 22727274 = 2 x 3 x 1123 x 3373
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6738 and 6746 is 22727274.