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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 796 and 803 the smallest integer that is 639188 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 796 and 803 is 639188.
LCM(796,803) = 639188
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 803. First we will calculate the prime factors of 796 and 803.
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 803
11 | 803 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 803 are 11,73. Prime factorization of 803 in exponential form is:
803 = 111×731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 796 and 803.
LCM(796,803) = 22×111×731×1991
LCM(796,803) = 639188
Factors of 796
List of positive integer factors of 796 that divides 796 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 199, 398, 796
Factors of 803
List of positive integer factors of 803 that divides 803 without a remainder.
1, 11, 73, 803
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 796 and 803, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(796,803) = 1
LCM(796,803) = ( 796 × 803) / 1
LCM(796,803) = 639188 / 1
LCM(796,803) = 639188
(i) The LCM of 803 and 796 is associative
LCM of 796 and 803 = LCM of 803 and 796
1. What is the LCM of 796 and 803?
Answer: LCM of 796 and 803 is 639188.
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 803?
Answer: Factors of 803 are 1, 11, 73, 803. There are 4 integers that are factors of 803. The greatest factor of 803 is 803.
4. How to Find the LCM of 796 and 803?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 796 and 803 = 639188
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 796
796 = 2 x 2 x 199
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 803
803 = 11 x 73
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 639188 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 73 x 199
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 796 and 803 is 639188.