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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 789 and 794 the smallest integer that is 626466 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 789 and 794 is 626466.
LCM(789,794) = 626466
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 789 and 794. First we will calculate the prime factors of 789 and 794.
Prime Factorization of 789
3 | 789 |
263 | 263 |
1 |
Prime factors of 789 are 3,263. Prime factorization of 789 in exponential form is:
789 = 31×2631
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 789 and 794.
LCM(789,794) = 21×31×2631×3971
LCM(789,794) = 626466
Factors of 789
List of positive integer factors of 789 that divides 789 without a remainder.
1, 3, 263, 789
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 789 and 794, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(789,794) = 1
LCM(789,794) = ( 789 × 794) / 1
LCM(789,794) = 626466 / 1
LCM(789,794) = 626466
(i) The LCM of 794 and 789 is associative
LCM of 789 and 794 = LCM of 794 and 789
1. What is the LCM of 789 and 794?
Answer: LCM of 789 and 794 is 626466.
2. What are the Factors of 789?
Answer: Factors of 789 are 1, 3, 263, 789. There are 4 integers that are factors of 789. The greatest factor of 789 is 789.
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 789 and 794?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 789 and 794 = 626466
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 789
789 = 3 x 263
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 = 626466 = 2 x 3 x 263 x 397
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 789 and 794 is 626466.