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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 727 and 732 the smallest integer that is 532164 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 727 and 732 is 532164.
LCM(727,732) = 532164
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 727 and 732. First we will calculate the prime factors of 727 and 732.
Prime Factorization of 727
727 | 727 |
1 |
Prime factors of 727 are 727. Prime factorization of 727 in exponential form is:
727 = 7271
Prime Factorization of 732
2 | 732 |
2 | 366 |
3 | 183 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 732 are 2, 3,61. Prime factorization of 732 in exponential form is:
732 = 22×31×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 727 and 732.
LCM(727,732) = 22×31×611×7271
LCM(727,732) = 532164
Factors of 727
List of positive integer factors of 727 that divides 727 without a remainder.
1, 727
Factors of 732
List of positive integer factors of 732 that divides 732 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 61, 122, 183, 244, 366, 732
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 727 and 732, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(727,732) = 1
LCM(727,732) = ( 727 × 732) / 1
LCM(727,732) = 532164 / 1
LCM(727,732) = 532164
(i) The LCM of 732 and 727 is associative
LCM of 727 and 732 = LCM of 732 and 727
1. What is the LCM of 727 and 732?
Answer: LCM of 727 and 732 is 532164.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 732?
Answer: Factors of 732 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 61, 122, 183, 244, 366, 732. There are 12 integers that are factors of 732. The greatest factor of 732 is 732.
4. How to Find the LCM of 727 and 732?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 727 and 732 = 532164
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 727
727 = 727
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 732
732 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 532164 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 61 x 727
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 727 and 732 is 532164.