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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 796 and 799 the smallest integer that is 636004 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 796 and 799 is 636004.
LCM(796,799) = 636004
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 796 and 799. First we will calculate the prime factors of 796 and 799.
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
Prime Factorization of 799
17 | 799 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 799 are 17,47. Prime factorization of 799 in exponential form is:
799 = 171×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 796 and 799.
LCM(796,799) = 22×171×471×1991
LCM(796,799) = 636004
Factors of 796
List of positive integer factors of 796 that divides 796 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 199, 398, 796
Factors of 799
List of positive integer factors of 799 that divides 799 without a remainder.
1, 17, 47, 799
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 796 and 799, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(796,799) = 1
LCM(796,799) = ( 796 × 799) / 1
LCM(796,799) = 636004 / 1
LCM(796,799) = 636004
(i) The LCM of 799 and 796 is associative
LCM of 796 and 799 = LCM of 799 and 796
1. What is the LCM of 796 and 799?
Answer: LCM of 796 and 799 is 636004.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 799?
Answer: Factors of 799 are 1, 17, 47, 799. There are 4 integers that are factors of 799. The greatest factor of 799 is 799.
4. How to Find the LCM of 796 and 799?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 796 and 799 = 636004
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 796
796 = 2 x 2 x 199
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 799
799 = 17 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 636004 = 2 x 2 x 17 x 47 x 199
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 796 and 799 is 636004.