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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1415 and 1420 the smallest integer that is 401860 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1415 and 1420 is 401860.
LCM(1415,1420) = 401860
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 1415 and 1420. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1415 and 1420.
Prime Factorization of 1415
5 | 1415 |
283 | 283 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1415 are 5,283. Prime factorization of 1415 in exponential form is:
1415 = 51×2831
Prime Factorization of 1420
2 | 1420 |
2 | 710 |
5 | 355 |
71 | 71 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1420 are 2, 5,71. Prime factorization of 1420 in exponential form is:
1420 = 22×51×711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1415 and 1420.
LCM(1415,1420) = 22×51×711×2831
LCM(1415,1420) = 401860
Factors of 1415
List of positive integer factors of 1415 that divides 1415 without a remainder.
1, 5, 283, 1415
Factors of 1420
List of positive integer factors of 1420 that divides 1420 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 71, 142, 284, 355, 710, 1420
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1415 and 1420, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1415,1420) = 5
LCM(1415,1420) = ( 1415 × 1420) / 5
LCM(1415,1420) = 2009300 / 5
LCM(1415,1420) = 401860
(i) The LCM of 1420 and 1415 is associative
LCM of 1415 and 1420 = LCM of 1420 and 1415
1. What is the LCM of 1415 and 1420?
Answer: LCM of 1415 and 1420 is 401860.
2. What are the Factors of 1415?
Answer: Factors of 1415 are 1, 5, 283, 1415. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1415. The greatest factor of 1415 is 1415.
3. What are the Factors of 1420?
Answer: Factors of 1420 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 71, 142, 284, 355, 710, 1420. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1420. The greatest factor of 1420 is 1420.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1415 and 1420?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1415 and 1420 = 401860
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1415
1415 = 5 x 283
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1420
1420 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 71
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 401860 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 71 x 283
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1415 and 1420 is 401860.