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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 704 and 709 the smallest integer that is 499136 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 704 and 709 is 499136.
LCM(704,709) = 499136
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 704 and 709. First we will calculate the prime factors of 704 and 709.
Prime Factorization of 704
2 | 704 |
2 | 352 |
2 | 176 |
2 | 88 |
2 | 44 |
2 | 22 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 704 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 704 in exponential form is:
704 = 26×111
Prime Factorization of 709
709 | 709 |
1 |
Prime factors of 709 are 709. Prime factorization of 709 in exponential form is:
709 = 7091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 704 and 709.
LCM(704,709) = 26×111×7091
LCM(704,709) = 499136
Factors of 704
List of positive integer factors of 704 that divides 704 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44, 64, 88, 176, 352, 704
Factors of 709
List of positive integer factors of 709 that divides 709 without a remainder.
1, 709
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 704 and 709, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(704,709) = 1
LCM(704,709) = ( 704 × 709) / 1
LCM(704,709) = 499136 / 1
LCM(704,709) = 499136
(i) The LCM of 709 and 704 is associative
LCM of 704 and 709 = LCM of 709 and 704
1. What is the LCM of 704 and 709?
Answer: LCM of 704 and 709 is 499136.
2. What are the Factors of 704?
Answer: Factors of 704 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44, 64, 88, 176, 352, 704. There are 14 integers that are factors of 704. The greatest factor of 704 is 704.
3. What are the Factors of 709?
Answer: Factors of 709 are 1, 709. There are 2 integers that are factors of 709. The greatest factor of 709 is 709.
4. How to Find the LCM of 704 and 709?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 704 and 709 = 499136
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 704
704 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 709
709 = 709
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 499136 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 709
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 704 and 709 is 499136.