Least Common Multiple of 721 and 727

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 721 and 727 the smallest integer that is 524167 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 721 and 727 is 524167.

LCM(721,727) = 524167

LCM of 721 and 727

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

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Least Common Multiple of 721 and 727

LCM of 721 and 727 is 524167

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 721 and 727. First we will calculate the prime factors of 721 and 727.

Prime Factorization of 721


7 721
103 103
1

Prime factors of 721 are 7,103. Prime factorization of 721 in exponential form is:

721 = 71×1031

Prime Factorization of 727


727 727
1

Prime factors of 727 are 727. Prime factorization of 727 in exponential form is:

727 = 7271

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 721 and 727.

LCM(721,727) = 71×1031×7271
LCM(721,727) = 524167

Factors of 721

List of positive integer factors of 721 that divides 721 without a remainder.

1, 7, 103, 721

Factors of 727

List of positive integer factors of 727 that divides 727 without a remainder.

1, 727

Least Common Multiple of 721 and 727 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 721 and 727, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(721,727) = 1
LCM(721,727) = ( 721 × 727) / 1
LCM(721,727) = 524167 / 1
LCM(721,727) = 524167

Properties of LCM 721 and 727

(i) The LCM of 727 and 721 is associative

LCM of 721 and 727 = LCM of 727 and 721

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 721 and 727

1. What is the LCM of 721 and 727?

Answer: LCM of 721 and 727 is 524167.

2. What are the Factors of 721?

Answer: Factors of 721 are 1, 7, 103, 721. There are 4 integers that are factors of 721. The greatest factor of 721 is 721.

3. What are the Factors of 727?

Answer: Factors of 727 are 1, 727. There are 2 integers that are factors of 727. The greatest factor of 727 is 727.

4. How to Find the LCM of 721 and 727?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 721 and 727 = 524167

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 721

721 = 7 x 103

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 727

727 = 727

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

LCM = 524167 = 7 x 103 x 727

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 721 and 727 is 524167.