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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 745 and 746 the smallest integer that is 555770 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 745 and 746 is 555770.
LCM(745,746) = 555770
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 745 and 746. First we will calculate the prime factors of 745 and 746.
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
Prime Factorization of 746
2 | 746 |
373 | 373 |
1 |
Prime factors of 746 are 2,373. Prime factorization of 746 in exponential form is:
746 = 21×3731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 745 and 746.
LCM(745,746) = 21×51×1491×3731
LCM(745,746) = 555770
Factors of 745
List of positive integer factors of 745 that divides 745 without a remainder.
1, 5, 149, 745
Factors of 746
List of positive integer factors of 746 that divides 746 without a remainder.
1, 2, 373, 746
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 745 and 746, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(745,746) = 1
LCM(745,746) = ( 745 × 746) / 1
LCM(745,746) = 555770 / 1
LCM(745,746) = 555770
(i) The LCM of 746 and 745 is associative
LCM of 745 and 746 = LCM of 746 and 745
1. What is the LCM of 745 and 746?
Answer: LCM of 745 and 746 is 555770.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 746?
Answer: Factors of 746 are 1, 2, 373, 746. There are 4 integers that are factors of 746. The greatest factor of 746 is 746.
4. How to Find the LCM of 745 and 746?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 745 and 746 = 555770
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 745
745 = 5 x 149
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 746
746 = 2 x 373
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 555770 = 2 x 5 x 149 x 373
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 745 and 746 is 555770.