Least Common Multiple of 9736 and 9738

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 9736 and 9738 the smallest integer that is 47404584 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9736 and 9738 is 47404584.

LCM(9736,9738) = 47404584

LCM of 9736 and 9738

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 9736 and 9738

LCM of 9736 and 9738 is 47404584

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 9736 and 9738. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9736 and 9738.

Prime Factorization of 9736


2 9736
2 4868
2 2434
1217 1217
1

Prime factors of 9736 are 2,1217. Prime factorization of 9736 in exponential form is:

9736 = 23×12171

Prime Factorization of 9738


2 9738
3 4869
3 1623
541 541
1

Prime factors of 9738 are 2, 3,541. Prime factorization of 9738 in exponential form is:

9738 = 21×32×5411

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 9736 and 9738.

LCM(9736,9738) = 23×32×5411×12171
LCM(9736,9738) = 47404584

Factors of 9736

List of positive integer factors of 9736 that divides 9736 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 1217, 2434, 4868, 9736

Factors of 9738

List of positive integer factors of 9738 that divides 9738 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 541, 1082, 1623, 3246, 4869, 9738

Least Common Multiple of 9736 and 9738 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 9736 and 9738, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(9736,9738) = 2
LCM(9736,9738) = ( 9736 × 9738) / 2
LCM(9736,9738) = 94809168 / 2
LCM(9736,9738) = 47404584

Properties of LCM 9736 and 9738

(i) The LCM of 9738 and 9736 is associative

LCM of 9736 and 9738 = LCM of 9738 and 9736

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 9736 and 9738

1. What is the LCM of 9736 and 9738?

Answer: LCM of 9736 and 9738 is 47404584.

2. What are the Factors of 9736?

Answer: Factors of 9736 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 1217, 2434, 4868, 9736. There are 8 integers that are factors of 9736. The greatest factor of 9736 is 9736.

3. What are the Factors of 9738?

Answer: Factors of 9738 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 541, 1082, 1623, 3246, 4869, 9738. There are 12 integers that are factors of 9738. The greatest factor of 9738 is 9738.

4. How to Find the LCM of 9736 and 9738?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 9736 and 9738 = 47404584

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9736

9736 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 1217

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9738

9738 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 541

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 47404584 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 541 x 1217

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9736 and 9738 is 47404584.