Least Common Multiple of 1398 and 1404

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1398 and 1404 the smallest integer that is 327132 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1398 and 1404 is 327132.

LCM(1398,1404) = 327132

LCM of 1398 and 1404

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1398 and 1404

LCM of 1398 and 1404 is 327132

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1398 and 1404. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1398 and 1404.

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

Prime Factorization of 1404


2 1404
2 702
3 351
3 117
3 39
13 13
1

Prime factors of 1404 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 1404 in exponential form is:

1404 = 22×33×131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1398 and 1404.

LCM(1398,1404) = 22×33×131×2331
LCM(1398,1404) = 327132

Factors of 1398

List of positive integer factors of 1398 that divides 1398 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 233, 466, 699, 1398

Factors of 1404

List of positive integer factors of 1404 that divides 1404 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 18, 26, 27, 36, 39, 52, 54, 78, 108, 117, 156, 234, 351, 468, 702, 1404

Least Common Multiple of 1398 and 1404 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1398 and 1404, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1398,1404) = 6
LCM(1398,1404) = ( 1398 × 1404) / 6
LCM(1398,1404) = 1962792 / 6
LCM(1398,1404) = 327132

Properties of LCM 1398 and 1404

(i) The LCM of 1404 and 1398 is associative

LCM of 1398 and 1404 = LCM of 1404 and 1398

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1398 and 1404

1. What is the LCM of 1398 and 1404?

Answer: LCM of 1398 and 1404 is 327132.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 1404?

Answer: Factors of 1404 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 18, 26, 27, 36, 39, 52, 54, 78, 108, 117, 156, 234, 351, 468, 702, 1404. There are 24 integers that are factors of 1404. The greatest factor of 1404 is 1404.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1398 and 1404?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1398 and 1404 = 327132

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1398

1398 = 2 x 3 x 233

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1404

1404 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 13

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

LCM = 327132 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 233

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1398 and 1404 is 327132.