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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 437 and 440 the smallest integer that is 192280 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 437 and 440 is 192280.
LCM(437,440) = 192280
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 437 and 440. First we will calculate the prime factors of 437 and 440.
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
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 437 and 440.
LCM(437,440) = 23×51×111×191×231
LCM(437,440) = 192280
Factors of 437
List of positive integer factors of 437 that divides 437 without a remainder.
1, 19, 23, 437
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 437 and 440, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(437,440) = 1
LCM(437,440) = ( 437 × 440) / 1
LCM(437,440) = 192280 / 1
LCM(437,440) = 192280
(i) The LCM of 440 and 437 is associative
LCM of 437 and 440 = LCM of 440 and 437
1. What is the LCM of 437 and 440?
Answer: LCM of 437 and 440 is 192280.
2. 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.
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 437 and 440?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 437 and 440 = 192280
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 437
437 = 19 x 23
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 = 192280 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 19 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 437 and 440 is 192280.