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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 428 and 429 the smallest integer that is 183612 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 428 and 429 is 183612.
LCM(428,429) = 183612
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 428 and 429. First we will calculate the prime factors of 428 and 429.
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
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 428 and 429.
LCM(428,429) = 22×31×111×131×1071
LCM(428,429) = 183612
Factors of 428
List of positive integer factors of 428 that divides 428 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 107, 214, 428
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 428 and 429, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(428,429) = 1
LCM(428,429) = ( 428 × 429) / 1
LCM(428,429) = 183612 / 1
LCM(428,429) = 183612
(i) The LCM of 429 and 428 is associative
LCM of 428 and 429 = LCM of 429 and 428
1. What is the LCM of 428 and 429?
Answer: LCM of 428 and 429 is 183612.
2. 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.
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 428 and 429?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 428 and 429 = 183612
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 428
428 = 2 x 2 x 107
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 = 183612 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 428 and 429 is 183612.