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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 422 and 429 the smallest integer that is 181038 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 422 and 429 is 181038.
LCM(422,429) = 181038
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 422 and 429. First we will calculate the prime factors of 422 and 429.
Prime Factorization of 422
2 | 422 |
211 | 211 |
1 |
Prime factors of 422 are 2,211. Prime factorization of 422 in exponential form is:
422 = 21×2111
Prime Factorization of 429
3 | 429 |
11 | 143 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 429 are 3, 11,13. Prime factorization of 429 in exponential form is:
429 = 31×111×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 422 and 429.
LCM(422,429) = 21×31×111×131×2111
LCM(422,429) = 181038
Factors of 422
List of positive integer factors of 422 that divides 422 without a remainder.
1, 2, 211, 422
Factors of 429
List of positive integer factors of 429 that divides 429 without a remainder.
1, 3, 11, 13, 33, 39, 143, 429
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 422 and 429, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(422,429) = 1
LCM(422,429) = ( 422 × 429) / 1
LCM(422,429) = 181038 / 1
LCM(422,429) = 181038
(i) The LCM of 429 and 422 is associative
LCM of 422 and 429 = LCM of 429 and 422
1. What is the LCM of 422 and 429?
Answer: LCM of 422 and 429 is 181038.
2. What are the Factors of 422?
Answer: Factors of 422 are 1, 2, 211, 422. There are 4 integers that are factors of 422. The greatest factor of 422 is 422.
3. What are the Factors of 429?
Answer: Factors of 429 are 1, 3, 11, 13, 33, 39, 143, 429. There are 8 integers that are factors of 429. The greatest factor of 429 is 429.
4. How to Find the LCM of 422 and 429?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 422 and 429 = 181038
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 422
422 = 2 x 211
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 429
429 = 3 x 11 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 181038 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 211
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 422 and 429 is 181038.