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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 765 and 771 the smallest integer that is 196605 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 765 and 771 is 196605.
LCM(765,771) = 196605
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 765 and 771. First we will calculate the prime factors of 765 and 771.
Prime Factorization of 765
3 | 765 |
3 | 255 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 765 are 3, 5,17. Prime factorization of 765 in exponential form is:
765 = 32×51×171
Prime Factorization of 771
3 | 771 |
257 | 257 |
1 |
Prime factors of 771 are 3,257. Prime factorization of 771 in exponential form is:
771 = 31×2571
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 765 and 771.
LCM(765,771) = 32×51×171×2571
LCM(765,771) = 196605
Factors of 765
List of positive integer factors of 765 that divides 765 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 17, 45, 51, 85, 153, 255, 765
Factors of 771
List of positive integer factors of 771 that divides 771 without a remainder.
1, 3, 257, 771
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 765 and 771, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(765,771) = 3
LCM(765,771) = ( 765 × 771) / 3
LCM(765,771) = 589815 / 3
LCM(765,771) = 196605
(i) The LCM of 771 and 765 is associative
LCM of 765 and 771 = LCM of 771 and 765
1. What is the LCM of 765 and 771?
Answer: LCM of 765 and 771 is 196605.
2. What are the Factors of 765?
Answer: Factors of 765 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 17, 45, 51, 85, 153, 255, 765. There are 12 integers that are factors of 765. The greatest factor of 765 is 765.
3. What are the Factors of 771?
Answer: Factors of 771 are 1, 3, 257, 771. There are 4 integers that are factors of 771. The greatest factor of 771 is 771.
4. How to Find the LCM of 765 and 771?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 765 and 771 = 196605
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 765
765 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 771
771 = 3 x 257
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 196605 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 17 x 257
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 765 and 771 is 196605.