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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 792 and 796 the smallest integer that is 157608 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 792 and 796 is 157608.
LCM(792,796) = 157608
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 792 and 796. First we will calculate the prime factors of 792 and 796.
Prime Factorization of 792
2 | 792 |
2 | 396 |
2 | 198 |
3 | 99 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 792 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 792 in exponential form is:
792 = 23×32×111
Prime Factorization of 796
2 | 796 |
2 | 398 |
199 | 199 |
1 |
Prime factors of 796 are 2,199. Prime factorization of 796 in exponential form is:
796 = 22×1991
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 792 and 796.
LCM(792,796) = 23×32×111×1991
LCM(792,796) = 157608
Factors of 792
List of positive integer factors of 792 that divides 792 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 18, 22, 24, 33, 36, 44, 66, 72, 88, 99, 132, 198, 264, 396, 792
Factors of 796
List of positive integer factors of 796 that divides 796 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 199, 398, 796
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 792 and 796, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(792,796) = 4
LCM(792,796) = ( 792 × 796) / 4
LCM(792,796) = 630432 / 4
LCM(792,796) = 157608
(i) The LCM of 796 and 792 is associative
LCM of 792 and 796 = LCM of 796 and 792
1. What is the LCM of 792 and 796?
Answer: LCM of 792 and 796 is 157608.
2. What are the Factors of 792?
Answer: Factors of 792 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 18, 22, 24, 33, 36, 44, 66, 72, 88, 99, 132, 198, 264, 396, 792. There are 24 integers that are factors of 792. The greatest factor of 792 is 792.
3. What are the Factors of 796?
Answer: Factors of 796 are 1, 2, 4, 199, 398, 796. There are 6 integers that are factors of 796. The greatest factor of 796 is 796.
4. How to Find the LCM of 792 and 796?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 792 and 796 = 157608
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 792
792 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 796
796 = 2 x 2 x 199
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 157608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 199
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 792 and 796 is 157608.