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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 716 and 724 the smallest integer that is 129596 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 716 and 724 is 129596.
LCM(716,724) = 129596
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 724. First we will calculate the prime factors of 716 and 724.
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 724
2 | 724 |
2 | 362 |
181 | 181 |
1 |
Prime factors of 724 are 2,181. Prime factorization of 724 in exponential form is:
724 = 22×1811
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 716 and 724.
LCM(716,724) = 22×1791×1811
LCM(716,724) = 129596
Factors of 716
List of positive integer factors of 716 that divides 716 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 179, 358, 716
Factors of 724
List of positive integer factors of 724 that divides 724 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 181, 362, 724
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 716 and 724, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(716,724) = 4
LCM(716,724) = ( 716 × 724) / 4
LCM(716,724) = 518384 / 4
LCM(716,724) = 129596
(i) The LCM of 724 and 716 is associative
LCM of 716 and 724 = LCM of 724 and 716
1. What is the LCM of 716 and 724?
Answer: LCM of 716 and 724 is 129596.
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 724?
Answer: Factors of 724 are 1, 2, 4, 181, 362, 724. There are 6 integers that are factors of 724. The greatest factor of 724 is 724.
4. How to Find the LCM of 716 and 724?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 716 and 724 = 129596
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 716
716 = 2 x 2 x 179
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 724
724 = 2 x 2 x 181
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 129596 = 2 x 2 x 179 x 181
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 716 and 724 is 129596.