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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 728 and 731 the smallest integer that is 532168 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 728 and 731 is 532168.
LCM(728,731) = 532168
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 728 and 731. First we will calculate the prime factors of 728 and 731.
Prime Factorization of 728
2 | 728 |
2 | 364 |
2 | 182 |
7 | 91 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 728 are 2, 7,13. Prime factorization of 728 in exponential form is:
728 = 23×71×131
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 728 and 731.
LCM(728,731) = 23×71×131×171×431
LCM(728,731) = 532168
Factors of 728
List of positive integer factors of 728 that divides 728 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 26, 28, 52, 56, 91, 104, 182, 364, 728
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 728 and 731, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(728,731) = 1
LCM(728,731) = ( 728 × 731) / 1
LCM(728,731) = 532168 / 1
LCM(728,731) = 532168
(i) The LCM of 731 and 728 is associative
LCM of 728 and 731 = LCM of 731 and 728
1. What is the LCM of 728 and 731?
Answer: LCM of 728 and 731 is 532168.
2. What are the Factors of 728?
Answer: Factors of 728 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 26, 28, 52, 56, 91, 104, 182, 364, 728. There are 16 integers that are factors of 728. The greatest factor of 728 is 728.
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 728 and 731?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 728 and 731 = 532168
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 728
728 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 13
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 = 532168 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 13 x 17 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 728 and 731 is 532168.