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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 786 and 794 the smallest integer that is 312042 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 786 and 794 is 312042.
LCM(786,794) = 312042
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 794. First we will calculate the prime factors of 786 and 794.
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 794
2 | 794 |
397 | 397 |
1 |
Prime factors of 794 are 2,397. Prime factorization of 794 in exponential form is:
794 = 21×3971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 786 and 794.
LCM(786,794) = 21×31×1311×3971
LCM(786,794) = 312042
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 794
List of positive integer factors of 794 that divides 794 without a remainder.
1, 2, 397, 794
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 786 and 794, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(786,794) = 2
LCM(786,794) = ( 786 × 794) / 2
LCM(786,794) = 624084 / 2
LCM(786,794) = 312042
(i) The LCM of 794 and 786 is associative
LCM of 786 and 794 = LCM of 794 and 786
1. What is the LCM of 786 and 794?
Answer: LCM of 786 and 794 is 312042.
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 794?
Answer: Factors of 794 are 1, 2, 397, 794. There are 4 integers that are factors of 794. The greatest factor of 794 is 794.
4. How to Find the LCM of 786 and 794?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 786 and 794 = 312042
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 786
786 = 2 x 3 x 131
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 794
794 = 2 x 397
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 312042 = 2 x 3 x 131 x 397
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 786 and 794 is 312042.