Least Common Multiple of 414 and 421

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 414 and 421 the smallest integer that is 174294 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 414 and 421 is 174294.

LCM(414,421) = 174294

LCM of 414 and 421

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 414 and 421

LCM of 414 and 421 is 174294

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 414 and 421. First we will calculate the prime factors of 414 and 421.

Prime Factorization of 414


2 414
3 207
3 69
23 23
1

Prime factors of 414 are 2, 3,23. Prime factorization of 414 in exponential form is:

414 = 21×32×231

Prime Factorization of 421


421 421
1

Prime factors of 421 are 421. Prime factorization of 421 in exponential form is:

421 = 4211

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 414 and 421.

LCM(414,421) = 21×32×231×4211
LCM(414,421) = 174294

Factors of 414

List of positive integer factors of 414 that divides 414 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 23, 46, 69, 138, 207, 414

Factors of 421

List of positive integer factors of 421 that divides 421 without a remainder.

1, 421

Least Common Multiple of 414 and 421 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 414 and 421, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(414,421) = 1
LCM(414,421) = ( 414 × 421) / 1
LCM(414,421) = 174294 / 1
LCM(414,421) = 174294

Properties of LCM 414 and 421

(i) The LCM of 421 and 414 is associative

LCM of 414 and 421 = LCM of 421 and 414

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 414 and 421

1. What is the LCM of 414 and 421?

Answer: LCM of 414 and 421 is 174294.

2. What are the Factors of 414?

Answer: Factors of 414 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 23, 46, 69, 138, 207, 414. There are 12 integers that are factors of 414. The greatest factor of 414 is 414.

3. What are the Factors of 421?

Answer: Factors of 421 are 1, 421. There are 2 integers that are factors of 421. The greatest factor of 421 is 421.

4. How to Find the LCM of 414 and 421?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 414 and 421 = 174294

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 414

414 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 421

421 = 421

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

LCM = 174294 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 23 x 421

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 414 and 421 is 174294.