Least Common Multiple of 786 and 788

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 786 and 788 the smallest integer that is 309684 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 786 and 788 is 309684.

LCM(786,788) = 309684

LCM of 786 and 788

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 786 and 788

LCM of 786 and 788 is 309684

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 786 and 788. First we will calculate the prime factors of 786 and 788.

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 788


2 788
2 394
197 197
1

Prime factors of 788 are 2,197. Prime factorization of 788 in exponential form is:

788 = 22×1971

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 786 and 788.

LCM(786,788) = 22×31×1311×1971
LCM(786,788) = 309684

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 788

List of positive integer factors of 788 that divides 788 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 197, 394, 788

Least Common Multiple of 786 and 788 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 786 and 788, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(786,788) = 2
LCM(786,788) = ( 786 × 788) / 2
LCM(786,788) = 619368 / 2
LCM(786,788) = 309684

Properties of LCM 786 and 788

(i) The LCM of 788 and 786 is associative

LCM of 786 and 788 = LCM of 788 and 786

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 786 and 788

1. What is the LCM of 786 and 788?

Answer: LCM of 786 and 788 is 309684.

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 788?

Answer: Factors of 788 are 1, 2, 4, 197, 394, 788. There are 6 integers that are factors of 788. The greatest factor of 788 is 788.

4. How to Find the LCM of 786 and 788?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 786 and 788 = 309684

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 786

786 = 2 x 3 x 131

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 788

788 = 2 x 2 x 197

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 309684 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 131 x 197

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 786 and 788 is 309684.