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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7642 and 7646 the smallest integer that is 29215366 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7642 and 7646 is 29215366.
LCM(7642,7646) = 29215366
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 7642 and 7646. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7642 and 7646.
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
Prime Factorization of 7646
2 | 7646 |
3823 | 3823 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7646 are 2,3823. Prime factorization of 7646 in exponential form is:
7646 = 21×38231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7642 and 7646.
LCM(7642,7646) = 21×38211×38231
LCM(7642,7646) = 29215366
Factors of 7642
List of positive integer factors of 7642 that divides 7642 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3821, 7642
Factors of 7646
List of positive integer factors of 7646 that divides 7646 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3823, 7646
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7642 and 7646, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(7642,7646) = 2
LCM(7642,7646) = ( 7642 × 7646) / 2
LCM(7642,7646) = 58430732 / 2
LCM(7642,7646) = 29215366
(i) The LCM of 7646 and 7642 is associative
LCM of 7642 and 7646 = LCM of 7646 and 7642
1. What is the LCM of 7642 and 7646?
Answer: LCM of 7642 and 7646 is 29215366.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 7646?
Answer: Factors of 7646 are 1, 2, 3823, 7646. There are 4 integers that are factors of 7646. The greatest factor of 7646 is 7646.
4. How to Find the LCM of 7642 and 7646?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 7642 and 7646 = 29215366
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7642
7642 = 2 x 3821
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7646
7646 = 2 x 3823
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 29215366 = 2 x 3821 x 3823
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7642 and 7646 is 29215366.