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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3428 and 3436 the smallest integer that is 2944652 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3428 and 3436 is 2944652.
LCM(3428,3436) = 2944652
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 3428 and 3436. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3428 and 3436.
Prime Factorization of 3428
2 | 3428 |
2 | 1714 |
857 | 857 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3428 are 2,857. Prime factorization of 3428 in exponential form is:
3428 = 22×8571
Prime Factorization of 3436
2 | 3436 |
2 | 1718 |
859 | 859 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3436 are 2,859. Prime factorization of 3436 in exponential form is:
3436 = 22×8591
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3428 and 3436.
LCM(3428,3436) = 22×8571×8591
LCM(3428,3436) = 2944652
Factors of 3428
List of positive integer factors of 3428 that divides 3428 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 857, 1714, 3428
Factors of 3436
List of positive integer factors of 3436 that divides 3436 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 859, 1718, 3436
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3428 and 3436, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3428,3436) = 4
LCM(3428,3436) = ( 3428 × 3436) / 4
LCM(3428,3436) = 11778608 / 4
LCM(3428,3436) = 2944652
(i) The LCM of 3436 and 3428 is associative
LCM of 3428 and 3436 = LCM of 3436 and 3428
1. What is the LCM of 3428 and 3436?
Answer: LCM of 3428 and 3436 is 2944652.
2. What are the Factors of 3428?
Answer: Factors of 3428 are 1, 2, 4, 857, 1714, 3428. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3428. The greatest factor of 3428 is 3428.
3. What are the Factors of 3436?
Answer: Factors of 3436 are 1, 2, 4, 859, 1718, 3436. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3436. The greatest factor of 3436 is 3436.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3428 and 3436?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3428 and 3436 = 2944652
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3428
3428 = 2 x 2 x 857
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3436
3436 = 2 x 2 x 859
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2944652 = 2 x 2 x 857 x 859
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3428 and 3436 is 2944652.