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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 762 and 766 the smallest integer that is 291846 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 762 and 766 is 291846.
LCM(762,766) = 291846
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 766. First we will calculate the prime factors of 762 and 766.
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 766
2 | 766 |
383 | 383 |
1 |
Prime factors of 766 are 2,383. Prime factorization of 766 in exponential form is:
766 = 21×3831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 762 and 766.
LCM(762,766) = 21×31×1271×3831
LCM(762,766) = 291846
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 766
List of positive integer factors of 766 that divides 766 without a remainder.
1, 2, 383, 766
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 762 and 766, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(762,766) = 2
LCM(762,766) = ( 762 × 766) / 2
LCM(762,766) = 583692 / 2
LCM(762,766) = 291846
(i) The LCM of 766 and 762 is associative
LCM of 762 and 766 = LCM of 766 and 762
1. What is the LCM of 762 and 766?
Answer: LCM of 762 and 766 is 291846.
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 766?
Answer: Factors of 766 are 1, 2, 383, 766. There are 4 integers that are factors of 766. The greatest factor of 766 is 766.
4. How to Find the LCM of 762 and 766?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 762 and 766 = 291846
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 762
762 = 2 x 3 x 127
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 766
766 = 2 x 383
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 291846 = 2 x 3 x 127 x 383
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 762 and 766 is 291846.