Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 766 and 772 the smallest integer that is 295676 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 766 and 772 is 295676.
LCM(766,772) = 295676
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 772. First we will calculate the prime factors of 766 and 772.
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 772
2 | 772 |
2 | 386 |
193 | 193 |
1 |
Prime factors of 772 are 2,193. Prime factorization of 772 in exponential form is:
772 = 22×1931
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 766 and 772.
LCM(766,772) = 22×1931×3831
LCM(766,772) = 295676
Factors of 766
List of positive integer factors of 766 that divides 766 without a remainder.
1, 2, 383, 766
Factors of 772
List of positive integer factors of 772 that divides 772 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 193, 386, 772
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 766 and 772, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(766,772) = 2
LCM(766,772) = ( 766 × 772) / 2
LCM(766,772) = 591352 / 2
LCM(766,772) = 295676
(i) The LCM of 772 and 766 is associative
LCM of 766 and 772 = LCM of 772 and 766
1. What is the LCM of 766 and 772?
Answer: LCM of 766 and 772 is 295676.
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 772?
Answer: Factors of 772 are 1, 2, 4, 193, 386, 772. There are 6 integers that are factors of 772. The greatest factor of 772 is 772.
4. How to Find the LCM of 766 and 772?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 766 and 772 = 295676
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 766
766 = 2 x 383
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 772
772 = 2 x 2 x 193
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 295676 = 2 x 2 x 193 x 383
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 766 and 772 is 295676.