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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 716 and 722 the smallest integer that is 258476 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 716 and 722 is 258476.
LCM(716,722) = 258476
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 716 and 722. First we will calculate the prime factors of 716 and 722.
Prime Factorization of 716
2 | 716 |
2 | 358 |
179 | 179 |
1 |
Prime factors of 716 are 2,179. Prime factorization of 716 in exponential form is:
716 = 22×1791
Prime Factorization of 722
2 | 722 |
19 | 361 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 722 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 722 in exponential form is:
722 = 21×192
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 716 and 722.
LCM(716,722) = 22×192×1791
LCM(716,722) = 258476
Factors of 716
List of positive integer factors of 716 that divides 716 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 179, 358, 716
Factors of 722
List of positive integer factors of 722 that divides 722 without a remainder.
1, 2, 19, 38, 361, 722
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 716 and 722, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(716,722) = 2
LCM(716,722) = ( 716 × 722) / 2
LCM(716,722) = 516952 / 2
LCM(716,722) = 258476
(i) The LCM of 722 and 716 is associative
LCM of 716 and 722 = LCM of 722 and 716
1. What is the LCM of 716 and 722?
Answer: LCM of 716 and 722 is 258476.
2. What are the Factors of 716?
Answer: Factors of 716 are 1, 2, 4, 179, 358, 716. There are 6 integers that are factors of 716. The greatest factor of 716 is 716.
3. What are the Factors of 722?
Answer: Factors of 722 are 1, 2, 19, 38, 361, 722. There are 6 integers that are factors of 722. The greatest factor of 722 is 722.
4. How to Find the LCM of 716 and 722?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 716 and 722 = 258476
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 716
716 = 2 x 2 x 179
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 722
722 = 2 x 19 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 258476 = 2 x 2 x 19 x 19 x 179
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 716 and 722 is 258476.