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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 429 and 437 the smallest integer that is 187473 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 429 and 437 is 187473.
LCM(429,437) = 187473
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 429 and 437. First we will calculate the prime factors of 429 and 437.
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
Prime Factorization of 437
19 | 437 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 437 are 19,23. Prime factorization of 437 in exponential form is:
437 = 191×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 429 and 437.
LCM(429,437) = 31×111×131×191×231
LCM(429,437) = 187473
Factors of 429
List of positive integer factors of 429 that divides 429 without a remainder.
1, 3, 11, 13, 33, 39, 143, 429
Factors of 437
List of positive integer factors of 437 that divides 437 without a remainder.
1, 19, 23, 437
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 429 and 437, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(429,437) = 1
LCM(429,437) = ( 429 × 437) / 1
LCM(429,437) = 187473 / 1
LCM(429,437) = 187473
(i) The LCM of 437 and 429 is associative
LCM of 429 and 437 = LCM of 437 and 429
1. What is the LCM of 429 and 437?
Answer: LCM of 429 and 437 is 187473.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 437?
Answer: Factors of 437 are 1, 19, 23, 437. There are 4 integers that are factors of 437. The greatest factor of 437 is 437.
4. How to Find the LCM of 429 and 437?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 429 and 437 = 187473
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 429
429 = 3 x 11 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 437
437 = 19 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 187473 = 3 x 11 x 13 x 19 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 429 and 437 is 187473.