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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 734 and 739 the smallest integer that is 542426 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 734 and 739 is 542426.
LCM(734,739) = 542426
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 739. First we will calculate the prime factors of 734 and 739.
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 739
739 | 739 |
1 |
Prime factors of 739 are 739. Prime factorization of 739 in exponential form is:
739 = 7391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 734 and 739.
LCM(734,739) = 21×3671×7391
LCM(734,739) = 542426
Factors of 734
List of positive integer factors of 734 that divides 734 without a remainder.
1, 2, 367, 734
Factors of 739
List of positive integer factors of 739 that divides 739 without a remainder.
1, 739
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 734 and 739, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(734,739) = 1
LCM(734,739) = ( 734 × 739) / 1
LCM(734,739) = 542426 / 1
LCM(734,739) = 542426
(i) The LCM of 739 and 734 is associative
LCM of 734 and 739 = LCM of 739 and 734
1. What is the LCM of 734 and 739?
Answer: LCM of 734 and 739 is 542426.
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 739?
Answer: Factors of 739 are 1, 739. There are 2 integers that are factors of 739. The greatest factor of 739 is 739.
4. How to Find the LCM of 734 and 739?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 734 and 739 = 542426
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 734
734 = 2 x 367
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 739
739 = 739
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 542426 = 2 x 367 x 739
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 734 and 739 is 542426.