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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 786 and 790 the smallest integer that is 310470 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 786 and 790 is 310470.
LCM(786,790) = 310470
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 790. First we will calculate the prime factors of 786 and 790.
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 790
2 | 790 |
5 | 395 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 790 are 2, 5,79. Prime factorization of 790 in exponential form is:
790 = 21×51×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 786 and 790.
LCM(786,790) = 21×31×51×791×1311
LCM(786,790) = 310470
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 790
List of positive integer factors of 790 that divides 790 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 79, 158, 395, 790
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 786 and 790, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(786,790) = 2
LCM(786,790) = ( 786 × 790) / 2
LCM(786,790) = 620940 / 2
LCM(786,790) = 310470
(i) The LCM of 790 and 786 is associative
LCM of 786 and 790 = LCM of 790 and 786
1. What is the LCM of 786 and 790?
Answer: LCM of 786 and 790 is 310470.
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 790?
Answer: Factors of 790 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 79, 158, 395, 790. There are 8 integers that are factors of 790. The greatest factor of 790 is 790.
4. How to Find the LCM of 786 and 790?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 786 and 790 = 310470
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 786
786 = 2 x 3 x 131
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 790
790 = 2 x 5 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 310470 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 79 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 786 and 790 is 310470.