Least Common Multiple of 406 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 406 and 407 the smallest integer that is 165242 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 406 and 407 is 165242.

LCM(406,407) = 165242

LCM of 406 and 407

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

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Least Common Multiple of 406 and 407

LCM of 406 and 407 is 165242

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 406 and 407. First we will calculate the prime factors of 406 and 407.

Prime Factorization of 406


2 406
7 203
29 29
1

Prime factors of 406 are 2, 7,29. Prime factorization of 406 in exponential form is:

406 = 21×71×291

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 406 and 407.

LCM(406,407) = 21×71×111×291×371
LCM(406,407) = 165242

Factors of 406

List of positive integer factors of 406 that divides 406 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 29, 58, 203, 406

Factors of 407

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

1, 11, 37, 407

Least Common Multiple of 406 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 406 and 407, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(406,407) = 1
LCM(406,407) = ( 406 × 407) / 1
LCM(406,407) = 165242 / 1
LCM(406,407) = 165242

Properties of LCM 406 and 407

(i) The LCM of 407 and 406 is associative

LCM of 406 and 407 = LCM of 407 and 406

Related Least Common Multiples of 406

Related Least Common Multiples of 407

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 406 and 407

1. What is the LCM of 406 and 407?

Answer: LCM of 406 and 407 is 165242.

2. What are the Factors of 406?

Answer: Factors of 406 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 29, 58, 203, 406. There are 8 integers that are factors of 406. The greatest factor of 406 is 406.

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 406 and 407?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 406 and 407 = 165242

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 406

406 = 2 x 7 x 29

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 = 165242 = 2 x 7 x 11 x 29 x 37

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 406 and 407 is 165242.