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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 796 and 801 the smallest integer that is 637596 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 796 and 801 is 637596.
LCM(796,801) = 637596
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 801. First we will calculate the prime factors of 796 and 801.
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 801
3 | 801 |
3 | 267 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 801 are 3,89. Prime factorization of 801 in exponential form is:
801 = 32×891
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 796 and 801.
LCM(796,801) = 22×32×891×1991
LCM(796,801) = 637596
Factors of 796
List of positive integer factors of 796 that divides 796 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 199, 398, 796
Factors of 801
List of positive integer factors of 801 that divides 801 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 89, 267, 801
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 796 and 801, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(796,801) = 1
LCM(796,801) = ( 796 × 801) / 1
LCM(796,801) = 637596 / 1
LCM(796,801) = 637596
(i) The LCM of 801 and 796 is associative
LCM of 796 and 801 = LCM of 801 and 796
1. What is the LCM of 796 and 801?
Answer: LCM of 796 and 801 is 637596.
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 801?
Answer: Factors of 801 are 1, 3, 9, 89, 267, 801. There are 6 integers that are factors of 801. The greatest factor of 801 is 801.
4. How to Find the LCM of 796 and 801?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 796 and 801 = 637596
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 796
796 = 2 x 2 x 199
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 801
801 = 3 x 3 x 89
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 637596 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 89 x 199
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 796 and 801 is 637596.