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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 727 and 734 the smallest integer that is 533618 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 727 and 734 is 533618.
LCM(727,734) = 533618
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 734. First we will calculate the prime factors of 727 and 734.
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 734
2 | 734 |
367 | 367 |
1 |
Prime factors of 734 are 2,367. Prime factorization of 734 in exponential form is:
734 = 21×3671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 727 and 734.
LCM(727,734) = 21×3671×7271
LCM(727,734) = 533618
Factors of 727
List of positive integer factors of 727 that divides 727 without a remainder.
1, 727
Factors of 734
List of positive integer factors of 734 that divides 734 without a remainder.
1, 2, 367, 734
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 727 and 734, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(727,734) = 1
LCM(727,734) = ( 727 × 734) / 1
LCM(727,734) = 533618 / 1
LCM(727,734) = 533618
(i) The LCM of 734 and 727 is associative
LCM of 727 and 734 = LCM of 734 and 727
1. What is the LCM of 727 and 734?
Answer: LCM of 727 and 734 is 533618.
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 734?
Answer: Factors of 734 are 1, 2, 367, 734. There are 4 integers that are factors of 734. The greatest factor of 734 is 734.
4. How to Find the LCM of 727 and 734?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 727 and 734 = 533618
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 727
727 = 727
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 734
734 = 2 x 367
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 533618 = 2 x 367 x 727
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 727 and 734 is 533618.