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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1444 and 1446 the smallest integer that is 1044012 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1444 and 1446 is 1044012.
LCM(1444,1446) = 1044012
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 1444 and 1446. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1444 and 1446.
Prime Factorization of 1444
2 | 1444 |
2 | 722 |
19 | 361 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1444 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 1444 in exponential form is:
1444 = 22×192
Prime Factorization of 1446
2 | 1446 |
3 | 723 |
241 | 241 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1446 are 2, 3,241. Prime factorization of 1446 in exponential form is:
1446 = 21×31×2411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1444 and 1446.
LCM(1444,1446) = 22×31×192×2411
LCM(1444,1446) = 1044012
Factors of 1444
List of positive integer factors of 1444 that divides 1444 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76, 361, 722, 1444
Factors of 1446
List of positive integer factors of 1446 that divides 1446 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 241, 482, 723, 1446
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1444 and 1446, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1444,1446) = 2
LCM(1444,1446) = ( 1444 × 1446) / 2
LCM(1444,1446) = 2088024 / 2
LCM(1444,1446) = 1044012
(i) The LCM of 1446 and 1444 is associative
LCM of 1444 and 1446 = LCM of 1446 and 1444
1. What is the LCM of 1444 and 1446?
Answer: LCM of 1444 and 1446 is 1044012.
2. What are the Factors of 1444?
Answer: Factors of 1444 are 1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76, 361, 722, 1444. There are 9 integers that are factors of 1444. The greatest factor of 1444 is 1444.
3. What are the Factors of 1446?
Answer: Factors of 1446 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 241, 482, 723, 1446. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1446. The greatest factor of 1446 is 1446.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1444 and 1446?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1444 and 1446 = 1044012
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1444
1444 = 2 x 2 x 19 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1446
1446 = 2 x 3 x 241
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1044012 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 19 x 19 x 241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1444 and 1446 is 1044012.