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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7342 and 7348 the smallest integer that is 26974508 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7342 and 7348 is 26974508.
LCM(7342,7348) = 26974508
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 7342 and 7348. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7342 and 7348.
Prime Factorization of 7342
2 | 7342 |
3671 | 3671 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7342 are 2,3671. Prime factorization of 7342 in exponential form is:
7342 = 21×36711
Prime Factorization of 7348
2 | 7348 |
2 | 3674 |
11 | 1837 |
167 | 167 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7348 are 2, 11,167. Prime factorization of 7348 in exponential form is:
7348 = 22×111×1671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7342 and 7348.
LCM(7342,7348) = 22×111×1671×36711
LCM(7342,7348) = 26974508
Factors of 7342
List of positive integer factors of 7342 that divides 7342 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3671, 7342
Factors of 7348
List of positive integer factors of 7348 that divides 7348 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 167, 334, 668, 1837, 3674, 7348
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7342 and 7348, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(7342,7348) = 2
LCM(7342,7348) = ( 7342 × 7348) / 2
LCM(7342,7348) = 53949016 / 2
LCM(7342,7348) = 26974508
(i) The LCM of 7348 and 7342 is associative
LCM of 7342 and 7348 = LCM of 7348 and 7342
1. What is the LCM of 7342 and 7348?
Answer: LCM of 7342 and 7348 is 26974508.
2. What are the Factors of 7342?
Answer: Factors of 7342 are 1, 2, 3671, 7342. There are 4 integers that are factors of 7342. The greatest factor of 7342 is 7342.
3. What are the Factors of 7348?
Answer: Factors of 7348 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 167, 334, 668, 1837, 3674, 7348. There are 12 integers that are factors of 7348. The greatest factor of 7348 is 7348.
4. How to Find the LCM of 7342 and 7348?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 7342 and 7348 = 26974508
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7342
7342 = 2 x 3671
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7348
7348 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 167
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 26974508 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 167 x 3671
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7342 and 7348 is 26974508.