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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 762 and 764 the smallest integer that is 291084 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 762 and 764 is 291084.
LCM(762,764) = 291084
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 762 and 764. First we will calculate the prime factors of 762 and 764.
Prime Factorization of 762
2 | 762 |
3 | 381 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 762 are 2, 3,127. Prime factorization of 762 in exponential form is:
762 = 21×31×1271
Prime Factorization of 764
2 | 764 |
2 | 382 |
191 | 191 |
1 |
Prime factors of 764 are 2,191. Prime factorization of 764 in exponential form is:
764 = 22×1911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 762 and 764.
LCM(762,764) = 22×31×1271×1911
LCM(762,764) = 291084
Factors of 762
List of positive integer factors of 762 that divides 762 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 127, 254, 381, 762
Factors of 764
List of positive integer factors of 764 that divides 764 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 191, 382, 764
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 762 and 764, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(762,764) = 2
LCM(762,764) = ( 762 × 764) / 2
LCM(762,764) = 582168 / 2
LCM(762,764) = 291084
(i) The LCM of 764 and 762 is associative
LCM of 762 and 764 = LCM of 764 and 762
1. What is the LCM of 762 and 764?
Answer: LCM of 762 and 764 is 291084.
2. What are the Factors of 762?
Answer: Factors of 762 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 127, 254, 381, 762. There are 8 integers that are factors of 762. The greatest factor of 762 is 762.
3. What are the Factors of 764?
Answer: Factors of 764 are 1, 2, 4, 191, 382, 764. There are 6 integers that are factors of 764. The greatest factor of 764 is 764.
4. How to Find the LCM of 762 and 764?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 762 and 764 = 291084
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 762
762 = 2 x 3 x 127
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 764
764 = 2 x 2 x 191
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 291084 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 127 x 191
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 762 and 764 is 291084.