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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 739 and 742 the smallest integer that is 548338 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 739 and 742 is 548338.
LCM(739,742) = 548338
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 739 and 742. First we will calculate the prime factors of 739 and 742.
Prime Factorization of 739
739 | 739 |
1 |
Prime factors of 739 are 739. Prime factorization of 739 in exponential form is:
739 = 7391
Prime Factorization of 742
2 | 742 |
7 | 371 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 742 are 2, 7,53. Prime factorization of 742 in exponential form is:
742 = 21×71×531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 739 and 742.
LCM(739,742) = 21×71×531×7391
LCM(739,742) = 548338
Factors of 739
List of positive integer factors of 739 that divides 739 without a remainder.
1, 739
Factors of 742
List of positive integer factors of 742 that divides 742 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 53, 106, 371, 742
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 739 and 742, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(739,742) = 1
LCM(739,742) = ( 739 × 742) / 1
LCM(739,742) = 548338 / 1
LCM(739,742) = 548338
(i) The LCM of 742 and 739 is associative
LCM of 739 and 742 = LCM of 742 and 739
1. What is the LCM of 739 and 742?
Answer: LCM of 739 and 742 is 548338.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 742?
Answer: Factors of 742 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 53, 106, 371, 742. There are 8 integers that are factors of 742. The greatest factor of 742 is 742.
4. How to Find the LCM of 739 and 742?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 739 and 742 = 548338
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 739
739 = 739
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 742
742 = 2 x 7 x 53
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 548338 = 2 x 7 x 53 x 739
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 739 and 742 is 548338.