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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 423 and 429 the smallest integer that is 60489 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 423 and 429 is 60489.
LCM(423,429) = 60489
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 423 and 429. First we will calculate the prime factors of 423 and 429.
Prime Factorization of 423
3 | 423 |
3 | 141 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 423 are 3,47. Prime factorization of 423 in exponential form is:
423 = 32×471
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 423 and 429.
LCM(423,429) = 32×111×131×471
LCM(423,429) = 60489
Factors of 423
List of positive integer factors of 423 that divides 423 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 47, 141, 423
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 423 and 429, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(423,429) = 3
LCM(423,429) = ( 423 × 429) / 3
LCM(423,429) = 181467 / 3
LCM(423,429) = 60489
(i) The LCM of 429 and 423 is associative
LCM of 423 and 429 = LCM of 429 and 423
1. What is the LCM of 423 and 429?
Answer: LCM of 423 and 429 is 60489.
2. What are the Factors of 423?
Answer: Factors of 423 are 1, 3, 9, 47, 141, 423. There are 6 integers that are factors of 423. The greatest factor of 423 is 423.
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 423 and 429?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 423 and 429 = 60489
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 423
423 = 3 x 3 x 47
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 = 60489 = 3 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 423 and 429 is 60489.