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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 786 and 791 the smallest integer that is 621726 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 786 and 791 is 621726.
LCM(786,791) = 621726
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 791. First we will calculate the prime factors of 786 and 791.
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 791
7 | 791 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 791 are 7,113. Prime factorization of 791 in exponential form is:
791 = 71×1131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 786 and 791.
LCM(786,791) = 21×31×71×1131×1311
LCM(786,791) = 621726
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 791
List of positive integer factors of 791 that divides 791 without a remainder.
1, 7, 113, 791
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 786 and 791, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(786,791) = 1
LCM(786,791) = ( 786 × 791) / 1
LCM(786,791) = 621726 / 1
LCM(786,791) = 621726
(i) The LCM of 791 and 786 is associative
LCM of 786 and 791 = LCM of 791 and 786
1. What is the LCM of 786 and 791?
Answer: LCM of 786 and 791 is 621726.
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 791?
Answer: Factors of 791 are 1, 7, 113, 791. There are 4 integers that are factors of 791. The greatest factor of 791 is 791.
4. How to Find the LCM of 786 and 791?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 786 and 791 = 621726
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 786
786 = 2 x 3 x 131
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 791
791 = 7 x 113
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 621726 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 113 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 786 and 791 is 621726.