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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 766 and 771 the smallest integer that is 590586 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 766 and 771 is 590586.
LCM(766,771) = 590586
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 766 and 771. First we will calculate the prime factors of 766 and 771.
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
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 766 and 771.
LCM(766,771) = 21×31×2571×3831
LCM(766,771) = 590586
Factors of 766
List of positive integer factors of 766 that divides 766 without a remainder.
1, 2, 383, 766
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 766 and 771, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(766,771) = 1
LCM(766,771) = ( 766 × 771) / 1
LCM(766,771) = 590586 / 1
LCM(766,771) = 590586
(i) The LCM of 771 and 766 is associative
LCM of 766 and 771 = LCM of 771 and 766
1. What is the LCM of 766 and 771?
Answer: LCM of 766 and 771 is 590586.
2. 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.
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 766 and 771?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 766 and 771 = 590586
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 766
766 = 2 x 383
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 = 590586 = 2 x 3 x 257 x 383
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 766 and 771 is 590586.