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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 738 and 745 the smallest integer that is 549810 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 738 and 745 is 549810.
LCM(738,745) = 549810
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 745. First we will calculate the prime factors of 738 and 745.
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 745
5 | 745 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 745 are 5,149. Prime factorization of 745 in exponential form is:
745 = 51×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 738 and 745.
LCM(738,745) = 21×32×51×411×1491
LCM(738,745) = 549810
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 745
List of positive integer factors of 745 that divides 745 without a remainder.
1, 5, 149, 745
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 738 and 745, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(738,745) = 1
LCM(738,745) = ( 738 × 745) / 1
LCM(738,745) = 549810 / 1
LCM(738,745) = 549810
(i) The LCM of 745 and 738 is associative
LCM of 738 and 745 = LCM of 745 and 738
1. What is the LCM of 738 and 745?
Answer: LCM of 738 and 745 is 549810.
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 745?
Answer: Factors of 745 are 1, 5, 149, 745. There are 4 integers that are factors of 745. The greatest factor of 745 is 745.
4. How to Find the LCM of 738 and 745?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 738 and 745 = 549810
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 738
738 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 745
745 = 5 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 549810 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 41 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 738 and 745 is 549810.