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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 425 and 429 the smallest integer that is 182325 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 425 and 429 is 182325.
LCM(425,429) = 182325
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 429. First we will calculate the prime factors of 425 and 429.
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 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 425 and 429.
LCM(425,429) = 31×52×111×131×171
LCM(425,429) = 182325
Factors of 425
List of positive integer factors of 425 that divides 425 without a remainder.
1, 5, 17, 25, 85, 425
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 425 and 429, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(425,429) = 1
LCM(425,429) = ( 425 × 429) / 1
LCM(425,429) = 182325 / 1
LCM(425,429) = 182325
(i) The LCM of 429 and 425 is associative
LCM of 425 and 429 = LCM of 429 and 425
1. What is the LCM of 425 and 429?
Answer: LCM of 425 and 429 is 182325.
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 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 425 and 429?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 425 and 429 = 182325
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 425
425 = 5 x 5 x 17
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 = 182325 = 3 x 5 x 5 x 11 x 13 x 17
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 425 and 429 is 182325.