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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7327 and 7331 the smallest integer that is 53714237 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7327 and 7331 is 53714237.
LCM(7327,7331) = 53714237
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 7327 and 7331. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7327 and 7331.
Prime Factorization of 7327
17 | 7327 |
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7327 are 17,431. Prime factorization of 7327 in exponential form is:
7327 = 171×4311
Prime Factorization of 7331
7331 | 7331 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7331 are 7331. Prime factorization of 7331 in exponential form is:
7331 = 73311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7327 and 7331.
LCM(7327,7331) = 171×4311×73311
LCM(7327,7331) = 53714237
Factors of 7327
List of positive integer factors of 7327 that divides 7327 without a remainder.
1, 17, 431, 7327
Factors of 7331
List of positive integer factors of 7331 that divides 7331 without a remainder.
1, 7331
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7327 and 7331, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(7327,7331) = 1
LCM(7327,7331) = ( 7327 × 7331) / 1
LCM(7327,7331) = 53714237 / 1
LCM(7327,7331) = 53714237
(i) The LCM of 7331 and 7327 is associative
LCM of 7327 and 7331 = LCM of 7331 and 7327
1. What is the LCM of 7327 and 7331?
Answer: LCM of 7327 and 7331 is 53714237.
2. What are the Factors of 7327?
Answer: Factors of 7327 are 1, 17, 431, 7327. There are 4 integers that are factors of 7327. The greatest factor of 7327 is 7327.
3. What are the Factors of 7331?
Answer: Factors of 7331 are 1, 7331. There are 2 integers that are factors of 7331. The greatest factor of 7331 is 7331.
4. How to Find the LCM of 7327 and 7331?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 7327 and 7331 = 53714237
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7327
7327 = 17 x 431
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7331
7331 = 7331
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 53714237 = 17 x 431 x 7331
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7327 and 7331 is 53714237.