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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 436 and 440 the smallest integer that is 47960 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 436 and 440 is 47960.
LCM(436,440) = 47960
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 436 and 440. First we will calculate the prime factors of 436 and 440.
Prime Factorization of 436
2 | 436 |
2 | 218 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 436 are 2,109. Prime factorization of 436 in exponential form is:
436 = 22×1091
Prime Factorization of 440
2 | 440 |
2 | 220 |
2 | 110 |
5 | 55 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 440 are 2, 5,11. Prime factorization of 440 in exponential form is:
440 = 23×51×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 436 and 440.
LCM(436,440) = 23×51×111×1091
LCM(436,440) = 47960
Factors of 436
List of positive integer factors of 436 that divides 436 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 109, 218, 436
Factors of 440
List of positive integer factors of 440 that divides 440 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 20, 22, 40, 44, 55, 88, 110, 220, 440
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 436 and 440, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(436,440) = 4
LCM(436,440) = ( 436 × 440) / 4
LCM(436,440) = 191840 / 4
LCM(436,440) = 47960
(i) The LCM of 440 and 436 is associative
LCM of 436 and 440 = LCM of 440 and 436
1. What is the LCM of 436 and 440?
Answer: LCM of 436 and 440 is 47960.
2. What are the Factors of 436?
Answer: Factors of 436 are 1, 2, 4, 109, 218, 436. There are 6 integers that are factors of 436. The greatest factor of 436 is 436.
3. What are the Factors of 440?
Answer: Factors of 440 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 20, 22, 40, 44, 55, 88, 110, 220, 440. There are 16 integers that are factors of 440. The greatest factor of 440 is 440.
4. How to Find the LCM of 436 and 440?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 436 and 440 = 47960
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 436
436 = 2 x 2 x 109
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 440
440 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 47960 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 109
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 436 and 440 is 47960.