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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 394 and 400 the smallest integer that is 78800 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 394 and 400 is 78800.
LCM(394,400) = 78800
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 394 and 400. First we will calculate the prime factors of 394 and 400.
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 400
2 | 400 |
2 | 200 |
2 | 100 |
2 | 50 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 400 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 400 in exponential form is:
400 = 24×52
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 394 and 400.
LCM(394,400) = 24×52×1971
LCM(394,400) = 78800
Factors of 394
List of positive integer factors of 394 that divides 394 without a remainder.
1, 2, 197, 394
Factors of 400
List of positive integer factors of 400 that divides 400 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 25, 40, 50, 80, 100, 200, 400
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 394 and 400, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(394,400) = 2
LCM(394,400) = ( 394 × 400) / 2
LCM(394,400) = 157600 / 2
LCM(394,400) = 78800
(i) The LCM of 400 and 394 is associative
LCM of 394 and 400 = LCM of 400 and 394
1. What is the LCM of 394 and 400?
Answer: LCM of 394 and 400 is 78800.
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 400?
Answer: Factors of 400 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 25, 40, 50, 80, 100, 200, 400. There are 15 integers that are factors of 400. The greatest factor of 400 is 400.
4. How to Find the LCM of 394 and 400?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 394 and 400 = 78800
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 394
394 = 2 x 197
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 400
400 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 78800 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 197
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 394 and 400 is 78800.