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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 712 and 717 the smallest integer that is 510504 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 712 and 717 is 510504.
LCM(712,717) = 510504
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 712 and 717. First we will calculate the prime factors of 712 and 717.
Prime Factorization of 712
2 | 712 |
2 | 356 |
2 | 178 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 712 are 2,89. Prime factorization of 712 in exponential form is:
712 = 23×891
Prime Factorization of 717
3 | 717 |
239 | 239 |
1 |
Prime factors of 717 are 3,239. Prime factorization of 717 in exponential form is:
717 = 31×2391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 712 and 717.
LCM(712,717) = 23×31×891×2391
LCM(712,717) = 510504
Factors of 712
List of positive integer factors of 712 that divides 712 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 89, 178, 356, 712
Factors of 717
List of positive integer factors of 717 that divides 717 without a remainder.
1, 3, 239, 717
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 712 and 717, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(712,717) = 1
LCM(712,717) = ( 712 × 717) / 1
LCM(712,717) = 510504 / 1
LCM(712,717) = 510504
(i) The LCM of 717 and 712 is associative
LCM of 712 and 717 = LCM of 717 and 712
1. What is the LCM of 712 and 717?
Answer: LCM of 712 and 717 is 510504.
2. What are the Factors of 712?
Answer: Factors of 712 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 89, 178, 356, 712. There are 8 integers that are factors of 712. The greatest factor of 712 is 712.
3. What are the Factors of 717?
Answer: Factors of 717 are 1, 3, 239, 717. There are 4 integers that are factors of 717. The greatest factor of 717 is 717.
4. How to Find the LCM of 712 and 717?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 712 and 717 = 510504
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 712
712 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 717
717 = 3 x 239
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 510504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 89 x 239
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 712 and 717 is 510504.