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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 431 and 435 the smallest integer that is 187485 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 431 and 435 is 187485.
LCM(431,435) = 187485
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 431 and 435. First we will calculate the prime factors of 431 and 435.
Prime Factorization of 431
431 | 431 |
1 |
Prime factors of 431 are 431. Prime factorization of 431 in exponential form is:
431 = 4311
Prime Factorization of 435
3 | 435 |
5 | 145 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 435 are 3, 5,29. Prime factorization of 435 in exponential form is:
435 = 31×51×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 431 and 435.
LCM(431,435) = 31×51×291×4311
LCM(431,435) = 187485
Factors of 431
List of positive integer factors of 431 that divides 431 without a remainder.
1, 431
Factors of 435
List of positive integer factors of 435 that divides 435 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 15, 29, 87, 145, 435
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 431 and 435, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(431,435) = 1
LCM(431,435) = ( 431 × 435) / 1
LCM(431,435) = 187485 / 1
LCM(431,435) = 187485
(i) The LCM of 435 and 431 is associative
LCM of 431 and 435 = LCM of 435 and 431
1. What is the LCM of 431 and 435?
Answer: LCM of 431 and 435 is 187485.
2. What are the Factors of 431?
Answer: Factors of 431 are 1, 431. There are 2 integers that are factors of 431. The greatest factor of 431 is 431.
3. What are the Factors of 435?
Answer: Factors of 435 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 29, 87, 145, 435. There are 8 integers that are factors of 435. The greatest factor of 435 is 435.
4. How to Find the LCM of 431 and 435?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 431 and 435 = 187485
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 431
431 = 431
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 435
435 = 3 x 5 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 187485 = 3 x 5 x 29 x 431
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 431 and 435 is 187485.