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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 717 and 722 the smallest integer that is 517674 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 717 and 722 is 517674.
LCM(717,722) = 517674
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 722. First we will calculate the prime factors of 717 and 722.
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 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 717 and 722.
LCM(717,722) = 21×31×192×2391
LCM(717,722) = 517674
Factors of 717
List of positive integer factors of 717 that divides 717 without a remainder.
1, 3, 239, 717
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 717 and 722, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(717,722) = 1
LCM(717,722) = ( 717 × 722) / 1
LCM(717,722) = 517674 / 1
LCM(717,722) = 517674
(i) The LCM of 722 and 717 is associative
LCM of 717 and 722 = LCM of 722 and 717
1. What is the LCM of 717 and 722?
Answer: LCM of 717 and 722 is 517674.
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 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 717 and 722?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 717 and 722 = 517674
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 717
717 = 3 x 239
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 = 517674 = 2 x 3 x 19 x 19 x 239
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 717 and 722 is 517674.