Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 426 and 433 the smallest integer that is 184458 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 426 and 433 is 184458.
LCM(426,433) = 184458
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 426 and 433. First we will calculate the prime factors of 426 and 433.
Prime Factorization of 426
2 | 426 |
3 | 213 |
71 | 71 |
1 |
Prime factors of 426 are 2, 3,71. Prime factorization of 426 in exponential form is:
426 = 21×31×711
Prime Factorization of 433
433 | 433 |
1 |
Prime factors of 433 are 433. Prime factorization of 433 in exponential form is:
433 = 4331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 426 and 433.
LCM(426,433) = 21×31×711×4331
LCM(426,433) = 184458
Factors of 426
List of positive integer factors of 426 that divides 426 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 71, 142, 213, 426
Factors of 433
List of positive integer factors of 433 that divides 433 without a remainder.
1, 433
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 426 and 433, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(426,433) = 1
LCM(426,433) = ( 426 × 433) / 1
LCM(426,433) = 184458 / 1
LCM(426,433) = 184458
(i) The LCM of 433 and 426 is associative
LCM of 426 and 433 = LCM of 433 and 426
1. What is the LCM of 426 and 433?
Answer: LCM of 426 and 433 is 184458.
2. What are the Factors of 426?
Answer: Factors of 426 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 71, 142, 213, 426. There are 8 integers that are factors of 426. The greatest factor of 426 is 426.
3. What are the Factors of 433?
Answer: Factors of 433 are 1, 433. There are 2 integers that are factors of 433. The greatest factor of 433 is 433.
4. How to Find the LCM of 426 and 433?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 426 and 433 = 184458
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 426
426 = 2 x 3 x 71
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 433
433 = 433
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 184458 = 2 x 3 x 71 x 433
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 426 and 433 is 184458.