Least Common Multiple of 714 and 718

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 714 and 718 the smallest integer that is 256326 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 714 and 718 is 256326.

LCM(714,718) = 256326

LCM of 714 and 718

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 714 and 718

LCM of 714 and 718 is 256326

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 714 and 718. First we will calculate the prime factors of 714 and 718.

Prime Factorization of 714


2 714
3 357
7 119
17 17
1

Prime factors of 714 are 2, 3, 7,17. Prime factorization of 714 in exponential form is:

714 = 21×31×71×171

Prime Factorization of 718


2 718
359 359
1

Prime factors of 718 are 2,359. Prime factorization of 718 in exponential form is:

718 = 21×3591

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 714 and 718.

LCM(714,718) = 21×31×71×171×3591
LCM(714,718) = 256326

Factors of 714

List of positive integer factors of 714 that divides 714 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 17, 21, 34, 42, 51, 102, 119, 238, 357, 714

Factors of 718

List of positive integer factors of 718 that divides 718 without a remainder.

1, 2, 359, 718

Least Common Multiple of 714 and 718 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 714 and 718, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(714,718) = 2
LCM(714,718) = ( 714 × 718) / 2
LCM(714,718) = 512652 / 2
LCM(714,718) = 256326

Properties of LCM 714 and 718

(i) The LCM of 718 and 714 is associative

LCM of 714 and 718 = LCM of 718 and 714

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 714 and 718

1. What is the LCM of 714 and 718?

Answer: LCM of 714 and 718 is 256326.

2. What are the Factors of 714?

Answer: Factors of 714 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 17, 21, 34, 42, 51, 102, 119, 238, 357, 714. There are 16 integers that are factors of 714. The greatest factor of 714 is 714.

3. What are the Factors of 718?

Answer: Factors of 718 are 1, 2, 359, 718. There are 4 integers that are factors of 718. The greatest factor of 718 is 718.

4. How to Find the LCM of 714 and 718?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 714 and 718 = 256326

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 714

714 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 718

718 = 2 x 359

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 256326 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 17 x 359

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 714 and 718 is 256326.