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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 730 and 734 the smallest integer that is 267910 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 730 and 734 is 267910.
LCM(730,734) = 267910
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 730 and 734. First we will calculate the prime factors of 730 and 734.
Prime Factorization of 730
2 | 730 |
5 | 365 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 730 are 2, 5,73. Prime factorization of 730 in exponential form is:
730 = 21×51×731
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 730 and 734.
LCM(730,734) = 21×51×731×3671
LCM(730,734) = 267910
Factors of 730
List of positive integer factors of 730 that divides 730 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 73, 146, 365, 730
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 730 and 734, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(730,734) = 2
LCM(730,734) = ( 730 × 734) / 2
LCM(730,734) = 535820 / 2
LCM(730,734) = 267910
(i) The LCM of 734 and 730 is associative
LCM of 730 and 734 = LCM of 734 and 730
1. What is the LCM of 730 and 734?
Answer: LCM of 730 and 734 is 267910.
2. What are the Factors of 730?
Answer: Factors of 730 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 73, 146, 365, 730. There are 8 integers that are factors of 730. The greatest factor of 730 is 730.
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 730 and 734?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 730 and 734 = 267910
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 730
730 = 2 x 5 x 73
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 = 267910 = 2 x 5 x 73 x 367
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 730 and 734 is 267910.