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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7492 and 7496 the smallest integer that is 14040008 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7492 and 7496 is 14040008.
LCM(7492,7496) = 14040008
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 7492 and 7496. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7492 and 7496.
Prime Factorization of 7492
2 | 7492 |
2 | 3746 |
1873 | 1873 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7492 are 2,1873. Prime factorization of 7492 in exponential form is:
7492 = 22×18731
Prime Factorization of 7496
2 | 7496 |
2 | 3748 |
2 | 1874 |
937 | 937 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7496 are 2,937. Prime factorization of 7496 in exponential form is:
7496 = 23×9371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7492 and 7496.
LCM(7492,7496) = 23×9371×18731
LCM(7492,7496) = 14040008
Factors of 7492
List of positive integer factors of 7492 that divides 7492 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 1873, 3746, 7492
Factors of 7496
List of positive integer factors of 7496 that divides 7496 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 937, 1874, 3748, 7496
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7492 and 7496, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(7492,7496) = 4
LCM(7492,7496) = ( 7492 × 7496) / 4
LCM(7492,7496) = 56160032 / 4
LCM(7492,7496) = 14040008
(i) The LCM of 7496 and 7492 is associative
LCM of 7492 and 7496 = LCM of 7496 and 7492
1. What is the LCM of 7492 and 7496?
Answer: LCM of 7492 and 7496 is 14040008.
2. What are the Factors of 7492?
Answer: Factors of 7492 are 1, 2, 4, 1873, 3746, 7492. There are 6 integers that are factors of 7492. The greatest factor of 7492 is 7492.
3. What are the Factors of 7496?
Answer: Factors of 7496 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 937, 1874, 3748, 7496. There are 8 integers that are factors of 7496. The greatest factor of 7496 is 7496.
4. How to Find the LCM of 7492 and 7496?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 7492 and 7496 = 14040008
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7492
7492 = 2 x 2 x 1873
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7496
7496 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 937
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 14040008 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 937 x 1873
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7492 and 7496 is 14040008.