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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 425 and 428 the smallest integer that is 181900 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 425 and 428 is 181900.
LCM(425,428) = 181900
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 425 and 428. First we will calculate the prime factors of 425 and 428.
Prime Factorization of 425
5 | 425 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 425 are 5,17. Prime factorization of 425 in exponential form is:
425 = 52×171
Prime Factorization of 428
2 | 428 |
2 | 214 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 428 are 2,107. Prime factorization of 428 in exponential form is:
428 = 22×1071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 425 and 428.
LCM(425,428) = 22×52×171×1071
LCM(425,428) = 181900
Factors of 425
List of positive integer factors of 425 that divides 425 without a remainder.
1, 5, 17, 25, 85, 425
Factors of 428
List of positive integer factors of 428 that divides 428 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 107, 214, 428
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 425 and 428, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(425,428) = 1
LCM(425,428) = ( 425 × 428) / 1
LCM(425,428) = 181900 / 1
LCM(425,428) = 181900
(i) The LCM of 428 and 425 is associative
LCM of 425 and 428 = LCM of 428 and 425
1. What is the LCM of 425 and 428?
Answer: LCM of 425 and 428 is 181900.
2. What are the Factors of 425?
Answer: Factors of 425 are 1, 5, 17, 25, 85, 425. There are 6 integers that are factors of 425. The greatest factor of 425 is 425.
3. What are the Factors of 428?
Answer: Factors of 428 are 1, 2, 4, 107, 214, 428. There are 6 integers that are factors of 428. The greatest factor of 428 is 428.
4. How to Find the LCM of 425 and 428?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 425 and 428 = 181900
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 425
425 = 5 x 5 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 428
428 = 2 x 2 x 107
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 181900 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 17 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 425 and 428 is 181900.