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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1427 and 1431 the smallest integer that is 2042037 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1427 and 1431 is 2042037.
LCM(1427,1431) = 2042037
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 1427 and 1431. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1427 and 1431.
Prime Factorization of 1427
1427 | 1427 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1427 are 1427. Prime factorization of 1427 in exponential form is:
1427 = 14271
Prime Factorization of 1431
3 | 1431 |
3 | 477 |
3 | 159 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1431 are 3,53. Prime factorization of 1431 in exponential form is:
1431 = 33×531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1427 and 1431.
LCM(1427,1431) = 33×531×14271
LCM(1427,1431) = 2042037
Factors of 1427
List of positive integer factors of 1427 that divides 1427 without a remainder.
1, 1427
Factors of 1431
List of positive integer factors of 1431 that divides 1431 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 53, 159, 477, 1431
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1427 and 1431, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1427,1431) = 1
LCM(1427,1431) = ( 1427 × 1431) / 1
LCM(1427,1431) = 2042037 / 1
LCM(1427,1431) = 2042037
(i) The LCM of 1431 and 1427 is associative
LCM of 1427 and 1431 = LCM of 1431 and 1427
1. What is the LCM of 1427 and 1431?
Answer: LCM of 1427 and 1431 is 2042037.
2. What are the Factors of 1427?
Answer: Factors of 1427 are 1, 1427. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1427. The greatest factor of 1427 is 1427.
3. What are the Factors of 1431?
Answer: Factors of 1431 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 53, 159, 477, 1431. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1431. The greatest factor of 1431 is 1431.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1427 and 1431?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1427 and 1431 = 2042037
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1427
1427 = 1427
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1431
1431 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 53
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2042037 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 53 x 1427
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1427 and 1431 is 2042037.