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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3448 and 3452 the smallest integer that is 2975624 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3448 and 3452 is 2975624.
LCM(3448,3452) = 2975624
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 3448 and 3452. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3448 and 3452.
Prime Factorization of 3448
2 | 3448 |
2 | 1724 |
2 | 862 |
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3448 are 2,431. Prime factorization of 3448 in exponential form is:
3448 = 23×4311
Prime Factorization of 3452
2 | 3452 |
2 | 1726 |
863 | 863 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3452 are 2,863. Prime factorization of 3452 in exponential form is:
3452 = 22×8631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3448 and 3452.
LCM(3448,3452) = 23×4311×8631
LCM(3448,3452) = 2975624
Factors of 3448
List of positive integer factors of 3448 that divides 3448 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 431, 862, 1724, 3448
Factors of 3452
List of positive integer factors of 3452 that divides 3452 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 863, 1726, 3452
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3448 and 3452, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3448,3452) = 4
LCM(3448,3452) = ( 3448 × 3452) / 4
LCM(3448,3452) = 11902496 / 4
LCM(3448,3452) = 2975624
(i) The LCM of 3452 and 3448 is associative
LCM of 3448 and 3452 = LCM of 3452 and 3448
1. What is the LCM of 3448 and 3452?
Answer: LCM of 3448 and 3452 is 2975624.
2. What are the Factors of 3448?
Answer: Factors of 3448 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 431, 862, 1724, 3448. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3448. The greatest factor of 3448 is 3448.
3. What are the Factors of 3452?
Answer: Factors of 3452 are 1, 2, 4, 863, 1726, 3452. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3452. The greatest factor of 3452 is 3452.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3448 and 3452?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3448 and 3452 = 2975624
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3448
3448 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 431
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3452
3452 = 2 x 2 x 863
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2975624 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 431 x 863
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3448 and 3452 is 2975624.