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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 786 and 787 the smallest integer that is 618582 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 786 and 787 is 618582.
LCM(786,787) = 618582
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 786 and 787. First we will calculate the prime factors of 786 and 787.
Prime Factorization of 786
2 | 786 |
3 | 393 |
131 | 131 |
1 |
Prime factors of 786 are 2, 3,131. Prime factorization of 786 in exponential form is:
786 = 21×31×1311
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 786 and 787.
LCM(786,787) = 21×31×1311×7871
LCM(786,787) = 618582
Factors of 786
List of positive integer factors of 786 that divides 786 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 131, 262, 393, 786
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 786 and 787, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(786,787) = 1
LCM(786,787) = ( 786 × 787) / 1
LCM(786,787) = 618582 / 1
LCM(786,787) = 618582
(i) The LCM of 787 and 786 is associative
LCM of 786 and 787 = LCM of 787 and 786
1. What is the LCM of 786 and 787?
Answer: LCM of 786 and 787 is 618582.
2. What are the Factors of 786?
Answer: Factors of 786 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 131, 262, 393, 786. There are 8 integers that are factors of 786. The greatest factor of 786 is 786.
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 786 and 787?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 786 and 787 = 618582
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 786
786 = 2 x 3 x 131
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 = 618582 = 2 x 3 x 131 x 787
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 786 and 787 is 618582.