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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 722 and 729 the smallest integer that is 526338 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 722 and 729 is 526338.
LCM(722,729) = 526338
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 722 and 729. First we will calculate the prime factors of 722 and 729.
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
Prime Factorization of 729
3 | 729 |
3 | 243 |
3 | 81 |
3 | 27 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 729 are 3. Prime factorization of 729 in exponential form is:
729 = 36
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 722 and 729.
LCM(722,729) = 21×36×192
LCM(722,729) = 526338
Factors of 722
List of positive integer factors of 722 that divides 722 without a remainder.
1, 2, 19, 38, 361, 722
Factors of 729
List of positive integer factors of 729 that divides 729 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, 729
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 722 and 729, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(722,729) = 1
LCM(722,729) = ( 722 × 729) / 1
LCM(722,729) = 526338 / 1
LCM(722,729) = 526338
(i) The LCM of 729 and 722 is associative
LCM of 722 and 729 = LCM of 729 and 722
1. What is the LCM of 722 and 729?
Answer: LCM of 722 and 729 is 526338.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 729?
Answer: Factors of 729 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, 729. There are 7 integers that are factors of 729. The greatest factor of 729 is 729.
4. How to Find the LCM of 722 and 729?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 722 and 729 = 526338
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 722
722 = 2 x 19 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 729
729 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 526338 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 19 x 19
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 722 and 729 is 526338.