Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 423 and 431 the smallest integer that is 182313 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 423 and 431 is 182313.
LCM(423,431) = 182313
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 431. First we will calculate the prime factors of 423 and 431.
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 431
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 431 are 431. Prime factorization of 431 in exponential form is:
431 = 4311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 423 and 431.
LCM(423,431) = 32×471×4311
LCM(423,431) = 182313
Factors of 423
List of positive integer factors of 423 that divides 423 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 47, 141, 423
Factors of 431
List of positive integer factors of 431 that divides 431 without a remainder.
1, 431
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 423 and 431, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(423,431) = 1
LCM(423,431) = ( 423 × 431) / 1
LCM(423,431) = 182313 / 1
LCM(423,431) = 182313
(i) The LCM of 431 and 423 is associative
LCM of 423 and 431 = LCM of 431 and 423
1. What is the LCM of 423 and 431?
Answer: LCM of 423 and 431 is 182313.
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 431?
Answer: Factors of 431 are 1, 431. There are 2 integers that are factors of 431. The greatest factor of 431 is 431.
4. How to Find the LCM of 423 and 431?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 423 and 431 = 182313
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 423
423 = 3 x 3 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 431
431 = 431
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 182313 = 3 x 3 x 47 x 431
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 423 and 431 is 182313.