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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 434 and 438 the smallest integer that is 95046 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 434 and 438 is 95046.
LCM(434,438) = 95046
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 434 and 438. First we will calculate the prime factors of 434 and 438.
Prime Factorization of 434
2 | 434 |
7 | 217 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 434 are 2, 7,31. Prime factorization of 434 in exponential form is:
434 = 21×71×311
Prime Factorization of 438
2 | 438 |
3 | 219 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 438 are 2, 3,73. Prime factorization of 438 in exponential form is:
438 = 21×31×731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 434 and 438.
LCM(434,438) = 21×31×71×311×731
LCM(434,438) = 95046
Factors of 434
List of positive integer factors of 434 that divides 434 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 31, 62, 217, 434
Factors of 438
List of positive integer factors of 438 that divides 438 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 73, 146, 219, 438
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 434 and 438, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(434,438) = 2
LCM(434,438) = ( 434 × 438) / 2
LCM(434,438) = 190092 / 2
LCM(434,438) = 95046
(i) The LCM of 438 and 434 is associative
LCM of 434 and 438 = LCM of 438 and 434
1. What is the LCM of 434 and 438?
Answer: LCM of 434 and 438 is 95046.
2. What are the Factors of 434?
Answer: Factors of 434 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 31, 62, 217, 434. There are 8 integers that are factors of 434. The greatest factor of 434 is 434.
3. What are the Factors of 438?
Answer: Factors of 438 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 73, 146, 219, 438. There are 8 integers that are factors of 438. The greatest factor of 438 is 438.
4. How to Find the LCM of 434 and 438?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 434 and 438 = 95046
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 434
434 = 2 x 7 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 438
438 = 2 x 3 x 73
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 95046 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 31 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 434 and 438 is 95046.