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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 732 and 737 the smallest integer that is 539484 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 732 and 737 is 539484.
LCM(732,737) = 539484
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 732 and 737. First we will calculate the prime factors of 732 and 737.
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
Prime Factorization of 737
11 | 737 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 737 are 11,67. Prime factorization of 737 in exponential form is:
737 = 111×671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 732 and 737.
LCM(732,737) = 22×31×111×611×671
LCM(732,737) = 539484
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
Factors of 737
List of positive integer factors of 737 that divides 737 without a remainder.
1, 11, 67, 737
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 732 and 737, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(732,737) = 1
LCM(732,737) = ( 732 × 737) / 1
LCM(732,737) = 539484 / 1
LCM(732,737) = 539484
(i) The LCM of 737 and 732 is associative
LCM of 732 and 737 = LCM of 737 and 732
1. What is the LCM of 732 and 737?
Answer: LCM of 732 and 737 is 539484.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 737?
Answer: Factors of 737 are 1, 11, 67, 737. There are 4 integers that are factors of 737. The greatest factor of 737 is 737.
4. How to Find the LCM of 732 and 737?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 732 and 737 = 539484
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 732
732 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 737
737 = 11 x 67
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 539484 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 61 x 67
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 732 and 737 is 539484.