Least Common Multiple of 437 and 444

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 437 and 444 the smallest integer that is 194028 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 437 and 444 is 194028.

LCM(437,444) = 194028

LCM of 437 and 444

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 437 and 444

LCM of 437 and 444 is 194028

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 437 and 444. First we will calculate the prime factors of 437 and 444.

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 444


2 444
2 222
3 111
37 37
1

Prime factors of 444 are 2, 3,37. Prime factorization of 444 in exponential form is:

444 = 22×31×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 437 and 444.

LCM(437,444) = 22×31×191×231×371
LCM(437,444) = 194028

Factors of 437

List of positive integer factors of 437 that divides 437 without a remainder.

1, 19, 23, 437

Factors of 444

List of positive integer factors of 444 that divides 444 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 37, 74, 111, 148, 222, 444

Least Common Multiple of 437 and 444 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 437 and 444, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(437,444) = 1
LCM(437,444) = ( 437 × 444) / 1
LCM(437,444) = 194028 / 1
LCM(437,444) = 194028

Properties of LCM 437 and 444

(i) The LCM of 444 and 437 is associative

LCM of 437 and 444 = LCM of 444 and 437

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 437 and 444

1. What is the LCM of 437 and 444?

Answer: LCM of 437 and 444 is 194028.

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 444?

Answer: Factors of 444 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 37, 74, 111, 148, 222, 444. There are 12 integers that are factors of 444. The greatest factor of 444 is 444.

4. How to Find the LCM of 437 and 444?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 437 and 444 = 194028

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 437

437 = 19 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 444

444 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 194028 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 19 x 23 x 37

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 437 and 444 is 194028.