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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
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 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
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
(i) The LCM of 1406 and 1402 is associative
LCM of 1402 and 1406 = LCM of 1406 and 1402
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.