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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 786 and 793 the smallest integer that is 623298 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 786 and 793 is 623298.
LCM(786,793) = 623298
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 793. First we will calculate the prime factors of 786 and 793.
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 793
13 | 793 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 793 are 13,61. Prime factorization of 793 in exponential form is:
793 = 131×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 786 and 793.
LCM(786,793) = 21×31×131×611×1311
LCM(786,793) = 623298
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 793
List of positive integer factors of 793 that divides 793 without a remainder.
1, 13, 61, 793
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 786 and 793, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(786,793) = 1
LCM(786,793) = ( 786 × 793) / 1
LCM(786,793) = 623298 / 1
LCM(786,793) = 623298
(i) The LCM of 793 and 786 is associative
LCM of 786 and 793 = LCM of 793 and 786
1. What is the LCM of 786 and 793?
Answer: LCM of 786 and 793 is 623298.
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 793?
Answer: Factors of 793 are 1, 13, 61, 793. There are 4 integers that are factors of 793. The greatest factor of 793 is 793.
4. How to Find the LCM of 786 and 793?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 786 and 793 = 623298
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 786
786 = 2 x 3 x 131
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 793
793 = 13 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 623298 = 2 x 3 x 13 x 61 x 131
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 786 and 793 is 623298.