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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 738 and 739 the smallest integer that is 545382 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 738 and 739 is 545382.
LCM(738,739) = 545382
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 738 and 739. First we will calculate the prime factors of 738 and 739.
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
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 738 and 739.
LCM(738,739) = 21×32×411×7391
LCM(738,739) = 545382
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
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 738 and 739, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(738,739) = 1
LCM(738,739) = ( 738 × 739) / 1
LCM(738,739) = 545382 / 1
LCM(738,739) = 545382
(i) The LCM of 739 and 738 is associative
LCM of 738 and 739 = LCM of 739 and 738
1. What is the LCM of 738 and 739?
Answer: LCM of 738 and 739 is 545382.
2. 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.
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 738 and 739?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 738 and 739 = 545382
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 738
738 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41
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 = 545382 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41 x 739
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 738 and 739 is 545382.