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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 725 and 733 the smallest integer that is 531425 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 725 and 733 is 531425.
LCM(725,733) = 531425
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 725 and 733. First we will calculate the prime factors of 725 and 733.
Prime Factorization of 725
5 | 725 |
5 | 145 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 725 are 5,29. Prime factorization of 725 in exponential form is:
725 = 52×291
Prime Factorization of 733
733 | 733 |
1 |
Prime factors of 733 are 733. Prime factorization of 733 in exponential form is:
733 = 7331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 725 and 733.
LCM(725,733) = 52×291×7331
LCM(725,733) = 531425
Factors of 725
List of positive integer factors of 725 that divides 725 without a remainder.
1, 5, 25, 29, 145, 725
Factors of 733
List of positive integer factors of 733 that divides 733 without a remainder.
1, 733
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 725 and 733, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(725,733) = 1
LCM(725,733) = ( 725 × 733) / 1
LCM(725,733) = 531425 / 1
LCM(725,733) = 531425
(i) The LCM of 733 and 725 is associative
LCM of 725 and 733 = LCM of 733 and 725
1. What is the LCM of 725 and 733?
Answer: LCM of 725 and 733 is 531425.
2. What are the Factors of 725?
Answer: Factors of 725 are 1, 5, 25, 29, 145, 725. There are 6 integers that are factors of 725. The greatest factor of 725 is 725.
3. What are the Factors of 733?
Answer: Factors of 733 are 1, 733. There are 2 integers that are factors of 733. The greatest factor of 733 is 733.
4. How to Find the LCM of 725 and 733?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 725 and 733 = 531425
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 725
725 = 5 x 5 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 733
733 = 733
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 531425 = 5 x 5 x 29 x 733
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 725 and 733 is 531425.