Least Common Multiple of 740 and 745

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 740 and 745 the smallest integer that is 110260 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 740 and 745 is 110260.

LCM(740,745) = 110260

LCM of 740 and 745

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 740 and 745

LCM of 740 and 745 is 110260

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 740 and 745. First we will calculate the prime factors of 740 and 745.

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 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 740 and 745.

LCM(740,745) = 22×51×371×1491
LCM(740,745) = 110260

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 745

List of positive integer factors of 745 that divides 745 without a remainder.

1, 5, 149, 745

Least Common Multiple of 740 and 745 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 740 and 745, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(740,745) = 5
LCM(740,745) = ( 740 × 745) / 5
LCM(740,745) = 551300 / 5
LCM(740,745) = 110260

Properties of LCM 740 and 745

(i) The LCM of 745 and 740 is associative

LCM of 740 and 745 = LCM of 745 and 740

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 740 and 745

1. What is the LCM of 740 and 745?

Answer: LCM of 740 and 745 is 110260.

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 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 740 and 745?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 740 and 745 = 110260

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 740

740 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 37

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 = 110260 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 37 x 149

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 740 and 745 is 110260.