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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 734 and 738 the smallest integer that is 270846 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 734 and 738 is 270846.
LCM(734,738) = 270846
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 734 and 738. First we will calculate the prime factors of 734 and 738.
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
Prime Factorization of 738
2 | 738 |
3 | 369 |
3 | 123 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 738 are 2, 3,41. Prime factorization of 738 in exponential form is:
738 = 21×32×411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 734 and 738.
LCM(734,738) = 21×32×411×3671
LCM(734,738) = 270846
Factors of 734
List of positive integer factors of 734 that divides 734 without a remainder.
1, 2, 367, 734
Factors of 738
List of positive integer factors of 738 that divides 738 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 41, 82, 123, 246, 369, 738
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 734 and 738, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(734,738) = 2
LCM(734,738) = ( 734 × 738) / 2
LCM(734,738) = 541692 / 2
LCM(734,738) = 270846
(i) The LCM of 738 and 734 is associative
LCM of 734 and 738 = LCM of 738 and 734
1. What is the LCM of 734 and 738?
Answer: LCM of 734 and 738 is 270846.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 738?
Answer: Factors of 738 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 41, 82, 123, 246, 369, 738. There are 12 integers that are factors of 738. The greatest factor of 738 is 738.
4. How to Find the LCM of 734 and 738?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 734 and 738 = 270846
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 734
734 = 2 x 367
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 738
738 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 270846 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41 x 367
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 734 and 738 is 270846.