Least Common Multiple of 742 and 743

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 742 and 743 the smallest integer that is 551306 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 742 and 743 is 551306.

LCM(742,743) = 551306

LCM of 742 and 743

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

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Least Common Multiple of 742 and 743

LCM of 742 and 743 is 551306

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 742 and 743. First we will calculate the prime factors of 742 and 743.

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

Prime Factorization of 743


743 743
1

Prime factors of 743 are 743. Prime factorization of 743 in exponential form is:

743 = 7431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 742 and 743.

LCM(742,743) = 21×71×531×7431
LCM(742,743) = 551306

Factors of 742

List of positive integer factors of 742 that divides 742 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 53, 106, 371, 742

Factors of 743

List of positive integer factors of 743 that divides 743 without a remainder.

1, 743

Least Common Multiple of 742 and 743 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 742 and 743, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(742,743) = 1
LCM(742,743) = ( 742 × 743) / 1
LCM(742,743) = 551306 / 1
LCM(742,743) = 551306

Properties of LCM 742 and 743

(i) The LCM of 743 and 742 is associative

LCM of 742 and 743 = LCM of 743 and 742

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 742 and 743

1. What is the LCM of 742 and 743?

Answer: LCM of 742 and 743 is 551306.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 743?

Answer: Factors of 743 are 1, 743. There are 2 integers that are factors of 743. The greatest factor of 743 is 743.

4. How to Find the LCM of 742 and 743?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 742 and 743 = 551306

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 742

742 = 2 x 7 x 53

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 743

743 = 743

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 551306 = 2 x 7 x 53 x 743

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 742 and 743 is 551306.