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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 438 and 444 the smallest integer that is 32412 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 438 and 444 is 32412.
LCM(438,444) = 32412
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 438 and 444. First we will calculate the prime factors of 438 and 444.
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
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 438 and 444.
LCM(438,444) = 22×31×371×731
LCM(438,444) = 32412
Factors of 438
List of positive integer factors of 438 that divides 438 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 73, 146, 219, 438
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
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 438 and 444, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(438,444) = 6
LCM(438,444) = ( 438 × 444) / 6
LCM(438,444) = 194472 / 6
LCM(438,444) = 32412
(i) The LCM of 444 and 438 is associative
LCM of 438 and 444 = LCM of 444 and 438
1. What is the LCM of 438 and 444?
Answer: LCM of 438 and 444 is 32412.
2. 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.
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 438 and 444?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 438 and 444 = 32412
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 438
438 = 2 x 3 x 73
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 = 32412 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 438 and 444 is 32412.