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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 717 and 718 the smallest integer that is 514806 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 717 and 718 is 514806.
LCM(717,718) = 514806
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 717 and 718. First we will calculate the prime factors of 717 and 718.
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
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 717 and 718.
LCM(717,718) = 21×31×2391×3591
LCM(717,718) = 514806
Factors of 717
List of positive integer factors of 717 that divides 717 without a remainder.
1, 3, 239, 717
Factors of 718
List of positive integer factors of 718 that divides 718 without a remainder.
1, 2, 359, 718
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 717 and 718, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(717,718) = 1
LCM(717,718) = ( 717 × 718) / 1
LCM(717,718) = 514806 / 1
LCM(717,718) = 514806
(i) The LCM of 718 and 717 is associative
LCM of 717 and 718 = LCM of 718 and 717
1. What is the LCM of 717 and 718?
Answer: LCM of 717 and 718 is 514806.
2. 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.
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 717 and 718?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 717 and 718 = 514806
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 717
717 = 3 x 239
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 = 514806 = 2 x 3 x 239 x 359
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 717 and 718 is 514806.