Least Common Multiple of 1402 and 1406

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1402 and 1406 the smallest integer that is 985606 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1402 and 1406 is 985606.

LCM(1402,1406) = 985606

LCM of 1402 and 1406

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1402 and 1406

LCM of 1402 and 1406 is 985606

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1402 and 1406. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1402 and 1406.

Prime Factorization of 1402


2 1402
701 701
1

Prime factors of 1402 are 2,701. Prime factorization of 1402 in exponential form is:

1402 = 21×7011

Prime Factorization of 1406


2 1406
19 703
37 37
1

Prime factors of 1406 are 2, 19,37. Prime factorization of 1406 in exponential form is:

1406 = 21×191×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1402 and 1406.

LCM(1402,1406) = 21×191×371×7011
LCM(1402,1406) = 985606

Factors of 1402

List of positive integer factors of 1402 that divides 1402 without a remainder.

1, 2, 701, 1402

Factors of 1406

List of positive integer factors of 1406 that divides 1406 without a remainder.

1, 2, 19, 37, 38, 74, 703, 1406

Least Common Multiple of 1402 and 1406 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1402 and 1406, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1402,1406) = 2
LCM(1402,1406) = ( 1402 × 1406) / 2
LCM(1402,1406) = 1971212 / 2
LCM(1402,1406) = 985606

Properties of LCM 1402 and 1406

(i) The LCM of 1406 and 1402 is associative

LCM of 1402 and 1406 = LCM of 1406 and 1402

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1402 and 1406

1. What is the LCM of 1402 and 1406?

Answer: LCM of 1402 and 1406 is 985606.

2. What are the Factors of 1402?

Answer: Factors of 1402 are 1, 2, 701, 1402. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1402. The greatest factor of 1402 is 1402.

3. What are the Factors of 1406?

Answer: Factors of 1406 are 1, 2, 19, 37, 38, 74, 703, 1406. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1406. The greatest factor of 1406 is 1406.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1402 and 1406?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1402 and 1406 = 985606

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1402

1402 = 2 x 701

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1406

1406 = 2 x 19 x 37

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

LCM = 985606 = 2 x 19 x 37 x 701

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1402 and 1406 is 985606.