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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 740 and 741 the smallest integer that is 548340 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 740 and 741 is 548340.
LCM(740,741) = 548340
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 740 and 741. First we will calculate the prime factors of 740 and 741.
Prime Factorization of 740
2 | 740 |
2 | 370 |
5 | 185 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 740 are 2, 5,37. Prime factorization of 740 in exponential form is:
740 = 22×51×371
Prime Factorization of 741
3 | 741 |
13 | 247 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 741 are 3, 13,19. Prime factorization of 741 in exponential form is:
741 = 31×131×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 740 and 741.
LCM(740,741) = 22×31×51×131×191×371
LCM(740,741) = 548340
Factors of 740
List of positive integer factors of 740 that divides 740 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 37, 74, 148, 185, 370, 740
Factors of 741
List of positive integer factors of 741 that divides 741 without a remainder.
1, 3, 13, 19, 39, 57, 247, 741
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 740 and 741, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(740,741) = 1
LCM(740,741) = ( 740 × 741) / 1
LCM(740,741) = 548340 / 1
LCM(740,741) = 548340
(i) The LCM of 741 and 740 is associative
LCM of 740 and 741 = LCM of 741 and 740
1. What is the LCM of 740 and 741?
Answer: LCM of 740 and 741 is 548340.
2. What are the Factors of 740?
Answer: Factors of 740 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 37, 74, 148, 185, 370, 740. There are 12 integers that are factors of 740. The greatest factor of 740 is 740.
3. What are the Factors of 741?
Answer: Factors of 741 are 1, 3, 13, 19, 39, 57, 247, 741. There are 8 integers that are factors of 741. The greatest factor of 741 is 741.
4. How to Find the LCM of 740 and 741?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 740 and 741 = 548340
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 740
740 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 741
741 = 3 x 13 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 548340 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 13 x 19 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 740 and 741 is 548340.