Least Common Multiple of 397 and 405

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 397 and 405 the smallest integer that is 160785 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 397 and 405 is 160785.

LCM(397,405) = 160785

LCM of 397 and 405

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

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Least Common Multiple of 397 and 405

LCM of 397 and 405 is 160785

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 397 and 405. First we will calculate the prime factors of 397 and 405.

Prime Factorization of 397


397 397
1

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

397 = 3971

Prime Factorization of 405


3 405
3 135
3 45
3 15
5 5
1

Prime factors of 405 are 3,5. Prime factorization of 405 in exponential form is:

405 = 34×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 397 and 405.

LCM(397,405) = 34×51×3971
LCM(397,405) = 160785

Factors of 397

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

1, 397

Factors of 405

List of positive integer factors of 405 that divides 405 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 27, 45, 81, 135, 405

Least Common Multiple of 397 and 405 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 397 and 405, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(397,405) = 1
LCM(397,405) = ( 397 × 405) / 1
LCM(397,405) = 160785 / 1
LCM(397,405) = 160785

Properties of LCM 397 and 405

(i) The LCM of 405 and 397 is associative

LCM of 397 and 405 = LCM of 405 and 397

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 397 and 405

1. What is the LCM of 397 and 405?

Answer: LCM of 397 and 405 is 160785.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 405?

Answer: Factors of 405 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 27, 45, 81, 135, 405. There are 10 integers that are factors of 405. The greatest factor of 405 is 405.

4. How to Find the LCM of 397 and 405?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 397 and 405 = 160785

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 397

397 = 397

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 405

405 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 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 = 160785 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 397

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 397 and 405 is 160785.