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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 789 and 797 the smallest integer that is 628833 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 789 and 797 is 628833.
LCM(789,797) = 628833
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 797. First we will calculate the prime factors of 789 and 797.
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 797
797 | 797 |
1 |
Prime factors of 797 are 797. Prime factorization of 797 in exponential form is:
797 = 7971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 789 and 797.
LCM(789,797) = 31×2631×7971
LCM(789,797) = 628833
Factors of 789
List of positive integer factors of 789 that divides 789 without a remainder.
1, 3, 263, 789
Factors of 797
List of positive integer factors of 797 that divides 797 without a remainder.
1, 797
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 789 and 797, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(789,797) = 1
LCM(789,797) = ( 789 × 797) / 1
LCM(789,797) = 628833 / 1
LCM(789,797) = 628833
(i) The LCM of 797 and 789 is associative
LCM of 789 and 797 = LCM of 797 and 789
1. What is the LCM of 789 and 797?
Answer: LCM of 789 and 797 is 628833.
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 797?
Answer: Factors of 797 are 1, 797. There are 2 integers that are factors of 797. The greatest factor of 797 is 797.
4. How to Find the LCM of 789 and 797?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 789 and 797 = 628833
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 789
789 = 3 x 263
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 797
797 = 797
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 628833 = 3 x 263 x 797
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 789 and 797 is 628833.