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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1394 and 1398 the smallest integer that is 974406 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1394 and 1398 is 974406.
LCM(1394,1398) = 974406
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 1394 and 1398. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1394 and 1398.
Prime Factorization of 1394
2 | 1394 |
17 | 697 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1394 are 2, 17,41. Prime factorization of 1394 in exponential form is:
1394 = 21×171×411
Prime Factorization of 1398
2 | 1398 |
3 | 699 |
233 | 233 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1398 are 2, 3,233. Prime factorization of 1398 in exponential form is:
1398 = 21×31×2331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1394 and 1398.
LCM(1394,1398) = 21×31×171×411×2331
LCM(1394,1398) = 974406
Factors of 1394
List of positive integer factors of 1394 that divides 1394 without a remainder.
1, 2, 17, 34, 41, 82, 697, 1394
Factors of 1398
List of positive integer factors of 1398 that divides 1398 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 233, 466, 699, 1398
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1394 and 1398, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1394,1398) = 2
LCM(1394,1398) = ( 1394 × 1398) / 2
LCM(1394,1398) = 1948812 / 2
LCM(1394,1398) = 974406
(i) The LCM of 1398 and 1394 is associative
LCM of 1394 and 1398 = LCM of 1398 and 1394
1. What is the LCM of 1394 and 1398?
Answer: LCM of 1394 and 1398 is 974406.
2. What are the Factors of 1394?
Answer: Factors of 1394 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 41, 82, 697, 1394. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1394. The greatest factor of 1394 is 1394.
3. What are the Factors of 1398?
Answer: Factors of 1398 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 233, 466, 699, 1398. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1398. The greatest factor of 1398 is 1398.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1394 and 1398?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1394 and 1398 = 974406
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1394
1394 = 2 x 17 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1398
1398 = 2 x 3 x 233
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 974406 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 41 x 233
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1394 and 1398 is 974406.