Least Common Multiple of 7636 and 7642

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7636 and 7642 the smallest integer that is 29177156 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7636 and 7642 is 29177156.

LCM(7636,7642) = 29177156

LCM of 7636 and 7642

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 7636 and 7642

LCM of 7636 and 7642 is 29177156

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 7636 and 7642. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7636 and 7642.

Prime Factorization of 7636


2 7636
2 3818
23 1909
83 83
1

Prime factors of 7636 are 2, 23,83. Prime factorization of 7636 in exponential form is:

7636 = 22×231×831

Prime Factorization of 7642


2 7642
3821 3821
1

Prime factors of 7642 are 2,3821. Prime factorization of 7642 in exponential form is:

7642 = 21×38211

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7636 and 7642.

LCM(7636,7642) = 22×231×831×38211
LCM(7636,7642) = 29177156

Factors of 7636

List of positive integer factors of 7636 that divides 7636 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 23, 46, 83, 92, 166, 332, 1909, 3818, 7636

Factors of 7642

List of positive integer factors of 7642 that divides 7642 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3821, 7642

Least Common Multiple of 7636 and 7642 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7636 and 7642, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(7636,7642) = 2
LCM(7636,7642) = ( 7636 × 7642) / 2
LCM(7636,7642) = 58354312 / 2
LCM(7636,7642) = 29177156

Properties of LCM 7636 and 7642

(i) The LCM of 7642 and 7636 is associative

LCM of 7636 and 7642 = LCM of 7642 and 7636

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 7636 and 7642

1. What is the LCM of 7636 and 7642?

Answer: LCM of 7636 and 7642 is 29177156.

2. What are the Factors of 7636?

Answer: Factors of 7636 are 1, 2, 4, 23, 46, 83, 92, 166, 332, 1909, 3818, 7636. There are 12 integers that are factors of 7636. The greatest factor of 7636 is 7636.

3. What are the Factors of 7642?

Answer: Factors of 7642 are 1, 2, 3821, 7642. There are 4 integers that are factors of 7642. The greatest factor of 7642 is 7642.

4. How to Find the LCM of 7636 and 7642?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 7636 and 7642 = 29177156

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7636

7636 = 2 x 2 x 23 x 83

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7642

7642 = 2 x 3821

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 29177156 = 2 x 2 x 23 x 83 x 3821

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7636 and 7642 is 29177156.