Least Common Multiple of 400 and 407

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 400 and 407 the smallest integer that is 162800 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 400 and 407 is 162800.

LCM(400,407) = 162800

LCM of 400 and 407

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

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Least Common Multiple of 400 and 407

LCM of 400 and 407 is 162800

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 400 and 407. First we will calculate the prime factors of 400 and 407.

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

Prime Factorization of 407


11 407
37 37
1

Prime factors of 407 are 11,37. Prime factorization of 407 in exponential form is:

407 = 111×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 400 and 407.

LCM(400,407) = 24×52×111×371
LCM(400,407) = 162800

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

Factors of 407

List of positive integer factors of 407 that divides 407 without a remainder.

1, 11, 37, 407

Least Common Multiple of 400 and 407 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 400 and 407, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(400,407) = 1
LCM(400,407) = ( 400 × 407) / 1
LCM(400,407) = 162800 / 1
LCM(400,407) = 162800

Properties of LCM 400 and 407

(i) The LCM of 407 and 400 is associative

LCM of 400 and 407 = LCM of 407 and 400

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 400 and 407

1. What is the LCM of 400 and 407?

Answer: LCM of 400 and 407 is 162800.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 407?

Answer: Factors of 407 are 1, 11, 37, 407. There are 4 integers that are factors of 407. The greatest factor of 407 is 407.

4. How to Find the LCM of 400 and 407?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 400 and 407 = 162800

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 400

400 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 407

407 = 11 x 37

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

LCM = 162800 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 11 x 37

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 400 and 407 is 162800.