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LCM of 7 and 11
The smallest number that should also be a positive number, and evenly divide both the numbers, is known as the least common factor. LCM is very important for solving problems, especially fractions, scheduling events etc.
What is the LCM of 7 and 11
The LCM of 7 and 11 is the lowest number that divides both 7 and 11 without leaving any remainder. The LCM of 7 and 11 is 77.
How to find the LCM of 7 and 11?
The LCM of 7 and 11 can be found by the following methods like division method, listing multiples, prime factorization.
LCM of 7 and 11 using Division method:
In the division method, we divide both the numbers by the lowest possible number until we get 1 for both numbers.
7 divides 7 leaving 1
11 divides 11 leaving 1
LCM = 7 × 11= 77.
LCM of 7 and 11 using Listing multiples:
We write the multiples of both numbers till we find the common one.
Multiples of 7: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 77…
Multiples of 11: 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77…
The common multiple is 77. So, the LCM of 7 and 11 is 77.
LCM of 7 and 11 using prime factorization:
We part each number into divisors and select the highest powers of all the prime factors.
7= 7
11= 11
LCM = 7 × 11= 77.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in LCM of 7 and 11
LCM of 7 and 11 Examples
Problem 1
How many common multiples do 7 and 11 have below 500.
Explanation
Problem 2
Solve the following expression using LCM of 7 and 11: 5/7 + 3/11
Explanation
Problem 3
A clock chimes every 7 minutes, and a bell rings every 11 minutes. How many times will they chime together in 5 hours?
Explanation
FAQ’s on LCM of 7 and 11
1.What is the easy trick to find the divisibility of 7 ?
2.Is 7 11 13 divisible?
3.Is 333 a prime number ?
4.Is 5,12,13 a right triangle?
Important glossaries for LCM of 7 and 11
- Co-prime: two numbers that have only one number that is 1 as their common factor. For example, 8 and 15 are co-prime numbers.
- Even Number: A natural number is divisible by 2. For example, 2,4,68,10 etc.
- Prime Factorization: The process of parting down a number into its prime factors is called Prime Factorization. For example, prime factorization of 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3.
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