Least Common Multiple of 394 and 397

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 394 and 397 the smallest integer that is 156418 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 394 and 397 is 156418.

LCM(394,397) = 156418

LCM of 394 and 397

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

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Least Common Multiple of 394 and 397

LCM of 394 and 397 is 156418

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 394 and 397. First we will calculate the prime factors of 394 and 397.

Prime Factorization of 394


2 394
197 197
1

Prime factors of 394 are 2,197. Prime factorization of 394 in exponential form is:

394 = 21×1971

Prime Factorization of 397


397 397
1

Prime factors of 397 are 397. Prime factorization of 397 in exponential form is:

397 = 3971

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 394 and 397.

LCM(394,397) = 21×1971×3971
LCM(394,397) = 156418

Factors of 394

List of positive integer factors of 394 that divides 394 without a remainder.

1, 2, 197, 394

Factors of 397

List of positive integer factors of 397 that divides 397 without a remainder.

1, 397

Least Common Multiple of 394 and 397 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 394 and 397, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(394,397) = 1
LCM(394,397) = ( 394 × 397) / 1
LCM(394,397) = 156418 / 1
LCM(394,397) = 156418

Properties of LCM 394 and 397

(i) The LCM of 397 and 394 is associative

LCM of 394 and 397 = LCM of 397 and 394

Related Least Common Multiples of 394

Related Least Common Multiples of 397

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 394 and 397

1. What is the LCM of 394 and 397?

Answer: LCM of 394 and 397 is 156418.

2. What are the Factors of 394?

Answer: Factors of 394 are 1, 2, 197, 394. There are 4 integers that are factors of 394. The greatest factor of 394 is 394.

3. What are the Factors of 397?

Answer: Factors of 397 are 1, 397. There are 2 integers that are factors of 397. The greatest factor of 397 is 397.

4. How to Find the LCM of 394 and 397?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 394 and 397 = 156418

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 394

394 = 2 x 197

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 397

397 = 397

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

LCM = 156418 = 2 x 197 x 397

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 394 and 397 is 156418.