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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 748 and 753 the smallest integer that is 563244 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 748 and 753 is 563244.
LCM(748,753) = 563244
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 748 and 753. First we will calculate the prime factors of 748 and 753.
Prime Factorization of 748
2 | 748 |
2 | 374 |
11 | 187 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 748 are 2, 11,17. Prime factorization of 748 in exponential form is:
748 = 22×111×171
Prime Factorization of 753
3 | 753 |
251 | 251 |
1 |
Prime factors of 753 are 3,251. Prime factorization of 753 in exponential form is:
753 = 31×2511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 748 and 753.
LCM(748,753) = 22×31×111×171×2511
LCM(748,753) = 563244
Factors of 748
List of positive integer factors of 748 that divides 748 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 187, 374, 748
Factors of 753
List of positive integer factors of 753 that divides 753 without a remainder.
1, 3, 251, 753
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 748 and 753, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(748,753) = 1
LCM(748,753) = ( 748 × 753) / 1
LCM(748,753) = 563244 / 1
LCM(748,753) = 563244
(i) The LCM of 753 and 748 is associative
LCM of 748 and 753 = LCM of 753 and 748
1. What is the LCM of 748 and 753?
Answer: LCM of 748 and 753 is 563244.
2. What are the Factors of 748?
Answer: Factors of 748 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 187, 374, 748. There are 12 integers that are factors of 748. The greatest factor of 748 is 748.
3. What are the Factors of 753?
Answer: Factors of 753 are 1, 3, 251, 753. There are 4 integers that are factors of 753. The greatest factor of 753 is 753.
4. How to Find the LCM of 748 and 753?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 748 and 753 = 563244
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 748
748 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 753
753 = 3 x 251
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 563244 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 17 x 251
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 748 and 753 is 563244.