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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 712 and 720 the smallest integer that is 64080 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 712 and 720 is 64080.
LCM(712,720) = 64080
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 720. First we will calculate the prime factors of 712 and 720.
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 720
2 | 720 |
2 | 360 |
2 | 180 |
2 | 90 |
3 | 45 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 720 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 720 in exponential form is:
720 = 24×32×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 712 and 720.
LCM(712,720) = 24×32×51×891
LCM(712,720) = 64080
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 720
List of positive integer factors of 720 that divides 720 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36, 40, 45, 48, 60, 72, 80, 90, 120, 144, 180, 240, 360, 720
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 712 and 720, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(712,720) = 8
LCM(712,720) = ( 712 × 720) / 8
LCM(712,720) = 512640 / 8
LCM(712,720) = 64080
(i) The LCM of 720 and 712 is associative
LCM of 712 and 720 = LCM of 720 and 712
1. What is the LCM of 712 and 720?
Answer: LCM of 712 and 720 is 64080.
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 720?
Answer: Factors of 720 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36, 40, 45, 48, 60, 72, 80, 90, 120, 144, 180, 240, 360, 720. There are 30 integers that are factors of 720. The greatest factor of 720 is 720.
4. How to Find the LCM of 712 and 720?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 712 and 720 = 64080
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 712
712 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 720
720 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 64080 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 712 and 720 is 64080.