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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 785 and 787 the smallest integer that is 617795 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 785 and 787 is 617795.
LCM(785,787) = 617795
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 785 and 787. First we will calculate the prime factors of 785 and 787.
Prime Factorization of 785
5 | 785 |
157 | 157 |
1 |
Prime factors of 785 are 5,157. Prime factorization of 785 in exponential form is:
785 = 51×1571
Prime Factorization of 787
787 | 787 |
1 |
Prime factors of 787 are 787. Prime factorization of 787 in exponential form is:
787 = 7871
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 785 and 787.
LCM(785,787) = 51×1571×7871
LCM(785,787) = 617795
Factors of 785
List of positive integer factors of 785 that divides 785 without a remainder.
1, 5, 157, 785
Factors of 787
List of positive integer factors of 787 that divides 787 without a remainder.
1, 787
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 785 and 787, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(785,787) = 1
LCM(785,787) = ( 785 × 787) / 1
LCM(785,787) = 617795 / 1
LCM(785,787) = 617795
(i) The LCM of 787 and 785 is associative
LCM of 785 and 787 = LCM of 787 and 785
1. What is the LCM of 785 and 787?
Answer: LCM of 785 and 787 is 617795.
2. What are the Factors of 785?
Answer: Factors of 785 are 1, 5, 157, 785. There are 4 integers that are factors of 785. The greatest factor of 785 is 785.
3. What are the Factors of 787?
Answer: Factors of 787 are 1, 787. There are 2 integers that are factors of 787. The greatest factor of 787 is 787.
4. How to Find the LCM of 785 and 787?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 785 and 787 = 617795
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 785
785 = 5 x 157
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 787
787 = 787
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 617795 = 5 x 157 x 787
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 785 and 787 is 617795.