Least Common Multiple of 7426 and 7432

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7426 and 7432 the smallest integer that is 27595016 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7426 and 7432 is 27595016.

LCM(7426,7432) = 27595016

LCM of 7426 and 7432

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

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Least Common Multiple of 7426 and 7432

LCM of 7426 and 7432 is 27595016

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 7426 and 7432. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7426 and 7432.

Prime Factorization of 7426


2 7426
47 3713
79 79
1

Prime factors of 7426 are 2, 47,79. Prime factorization of 7426 in exponential form is:

7426 = 21×471×791

Prime Factorization of 7432


2 7432
2 3716
2 1858
929 929
1

Prime factors of 7432 are 2,929. Prime factorization of 7432 in exponential form is:

7432 = 23×9291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7426 and 7432.

LCM(7426,7432) = 23×471×791×9291
LCM(7426,7432) = 27595016

Factors of 7426

List of positive integer factors of 7426 that divides 7426 without a remainder.

1, 2, 47, 79, 94, 158, 3713, 7426

Factors of 7432

List of positive integer factors of 7432 that divides 7432 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 929, 1858, 3716, 7432

Least Common Multiple of 7426 and 7432 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7426 and 7432, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(7426,7432) = 2
LCM(7426,7432) = ( 7426 × 7432) / 2
LCM(7426,7432) = 55190032 / 2
LCM(7426,7432) = 27595016

Properties of LCM 7426 and 7432

(i) The LCM of 7432 and 7426 is associative

LCM of 7426 and 7432 = LCM of 7432 and 7426

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 7426 and 7432

1. What is the LCM of 7426 and 7432?

Answer: LCM of 7426 and 7432 is 27595016.

2. What are the Factors of 7426?

Answer: Factors of 7426 are 1, 2, 47, 79, 94, 158, 3713, 7426. There are 8 integers that are factors of 7426. The greatest factor of 7426 is 7426.

3. What are the Factors of 7432?

Answer: Factors of 7432 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 929, 1858, 3716, 7432. There are 8 integers that are factors of 7432. The greatest factor of 7432 is 7432.

4. How to Find the LCM of 7426 and 7432?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 7426 and 7432 = 27595016

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7426

7426 = 2 x 47 x 79

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7432

7432 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 929

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

LCM = 27595016 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 47 x 79 x 929

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7426 and 7432 is 27595016.