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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 726 and 731 the smallest integer that is 530706 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 726 and 731 is 530706.
LCM(726,731) = 530706
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 726 and 731. First we will calculate the prime factors of 726 and 731.
Prime Factorization of 726
2 | 726 |
3 | 363 |
11 | 121 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 726 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 726 in exponential form is:
726 = 21×31×112
Prime Factorization of 731
17 | 731 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 731 are 17,43. Prime factorization of 731 in exponential form is:
731 = 171×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 726 and 731.
LCM(726,731) = 21×31×112×171×431
LCM(726,731) = 530706
Factors of 726
List of positive integer factors of 726 that divides 726 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66, 121, 242, 363, 726
Factors of 731
List of positive integer factors of 731 that divides 731 without a remainder.
1, 17, 43, 731
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 726 and 731, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(726,731) = 1
LCM(726,731) = ( 726 × 731) / 1
LCM(726,731) = 530706 / 1
LCM(726,731) = 530706
(i) The LCM of 731 and 726 is associative
LCM of 726 and 731 = LCM of 731 and 726
1. What is the LCM of 726 and 731?
Answer: LCM of 726 and 731 is 530706.
2. What are the Factors of 726?
Answer: Factors of 726 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66, 121, 242, 363, 726. There are 12 integers that are factors of 726. The greatest factor of 726 is 726.
3. What are the Factors of 731?
Answer: Factors of 731 are 1, 17, 43, 731. There are 4 integers that are factors of 731. The greatest factor of 731 is 731.
4. How to Find the LCM of 726 and 731?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 726 and 731 = 530706
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 726
726 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 731
731 = 17 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 530706 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 11 x 17 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 726 and 731 is 530706.