Least Common Multiple of 20421 and 20426

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 20421 and 20426 the smallest integer that is 417119346 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20421 and 20426 is 417119346.

LCM(20421,20426) = 417119346

LCM of 20421 and 20426

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

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Least Common Multiple of 20421 and 20426

LCM of 20421 and 20426 is 417119346

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 20421 and 20426. First we will calculate the prime factors of 20421 and 20426.

Prime Factorization of 20421


3 20421
3 6807
2269 2269
1

Prime factors of 20421 are 3,2269. Prime factorization of 20421 in exponential form is:

20421 = 32×22691

Prime Factorization of 20426


2 20426
7 10213
1459 1459
1

Prime factors of 20426 are 2, 7,1459. Prime factorization of 20426 in exponential form is:

20426 = 21×71×14591

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 20421 and 20426.

LCM(20421,20426) = 21×32×71×14591×22691
LCM(20421,20426) = 417119346

Factors of 20421

List of positive integer factors of 20421 that divides 20421 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 2269, 6807, 20421

Factors of 20426

List of positive integer factors of 20426 that divides 20426 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 1459, 2918, 10213, 20426

Least Common Multiple of 20421 and 20426 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 20421 and 20426, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(20421,20426) = 1
LCM(20421,20426) = ( 20421 × 20426) / 1
LCM(20421,20426) = 417119346 / 1
LCM(20421,20426) = 417119346

Properties of LCM 20421 and 20426

(i) The LCM of 20426 and 20421 is associative

LCM of 20421 and 20426 = LCM of 20426 and 20421

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 20421 and 20426

1. What is the LCM of 20421 and 20426?

Answer: LCM of 20421 and 20426 is 417119346.

2. What are the Factors of 20421?

Answer: Factors of 20421 are 1, 3, 9, 2269, 6807, 20421. There are 6 integers that are factors of 20421. The greatest factor of 20421 is 20421.

3. What are the Factors of 20426?

Answer: Factors of 20426 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 1459, 2918, 10213, 20426. There are 8 integers that are factors of 20426. The greatest factor of 20426 is 20426.

4. How to Find the LCM of 20421 and 20426?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 20421 and 20426 = 417119346

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 20421

20421 = 3 x 3 x 2269

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 20426

20426 = 2 x 7 x 1459

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

LCM = 417119346 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 1459 x 2269

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 20421 and 20426 is 417119346.