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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 12424 and 12431 the smallest integer that is 154442744 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12424 and 12431 is 154442744.
LCM(12424,12431) = 154442744
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 12424 and 12431. First we will calculate the prime factors of 12424 and 12431.
Prime Factorization of 12424
2 | 12424 |
2 | 6212 |
2 | 3106 |
1553 | 1553 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12424 are 2,1553. Prime factorization of 12424 in exponential form is:
12424 = 23×15531
Prime Factorization of 12431
31 | 12431 |
401 | 401 |
1 |
Prime factors of 12431 are 31,401. Prime factorization of 12431 in exponential form is:
12431 = 311×4011
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 12424 and 12431.
LCM(12424,12431) = 23×311×4011×15531
LCM(12424,12431) = 154442744
Factors of 12424
List of positive integer factors of 12424 that divides 12424 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 1553, 3106, 6212, 12424
Factors of 12431
List of positive integer factors of 12431 that divides 12431 without a remainder.
1, 31, 401, 12431
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 12424 and 12431, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(12424,12431) = 1
LCM(12424,12431) = ( 12424 × 12431) / 1
LCM(12424,12431) = 154442744 / 1
LCM(12424,12431) = 154442744
(i) The LCM of 12431 and 12424 is associative
LCM of 12424 and 12431 = LCM of 12431 and 12424
1. What is the LCM of 12424 and 12431?
Answer: LCM of 12424 and 12431 is 154442744.
2. What are the Factors of 12424?
Answer: Factors of 12424 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 1553, 3106, 6212, 12424. There are 8 integers that are factors of 12424. The greatest factor of 12424 is 12424.
3. What are the Factors of 12431?
Answer: Factors of 12431 are 1, 31, 401, 12431. There are 4 integers that are factors of 12431. The greatest factor of 12431 is 12431.
4. How to Find the LCM of 12424 and 12431?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 12424 and 12431 = 154442744
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 12424
12424 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 1553
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 12431
12431 = 31 x 401
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 154442744 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 31 x 401 x 1553
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 12424 and 12431 is 154442744.