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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 738 and 746 the smallest integer that is 275274 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 738 and 746 is 275274.
LCM(738,746) = 275274
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 746. First we will calculate the prime factors of 738 and 746.
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 746
2 | 746 |
373 | 373 |
1 |
Prime factors of 746 are 2,373. Prime factorization of 746 in exponential form is:
746 = 21×3731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 738 and 746.
LCM(738,746) = 21×32×411×3731
LCM(738,746) = 275274
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 746
List of positive integer factors of 746 that divides 746 without a remainder.
1, 2, 373, 746
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 738 and 746, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(738,746) = 2
LCM(738,746) = ( 738 × 746) / 2
LCM(738,746) = 550548 / 2
LCM(738,746) = 275274
(i) The LCM of 746 and 738 is associative
LCM of 738 and 746 = LCM of 746 and 738
1. What is the LCM of 738 and 746?
Answer: LCM of 738 and 746 is 275274.
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 746?
Answer: Factors of 746 are 1, 2, 373, 746. There are 4 integers that are factors of 746. The greatest factor of 746 is 746.
4. How to Find the LCM of 738 and 746?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 738 and 746 = 275274
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 738
738 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 746
746 = 2 x 373
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 275274 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 41 x 373
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 738 and 746 is 275274.