Least Common Multiple of 726 and 731

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

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

LCM of 726 and 731

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

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Least Common Multiple of 726 and 731

LCM of 726 and 731 is 530706

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

Least Common Multiple of 726 and 731 with GCF Formula

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

Properties of LCM 726 and 731

(i) The LCM of 731 and 726 is associative

LCM of 726 and 731 = LCM of 731 and 726

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 726 and 731

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.