Least Common Multiple of 438 and 445

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 438 and 445 the smallest integer that is 194910 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 438 and 445 is 194910.

LCM(438,445) = 194910

LCM of 438 and 445

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

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Least Common Multiple of 438 and 445

LCM of 438 and 445 is 194910

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 438 and 445. First we will calculate the prime factors of 438 and 445.

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 445


5 445
89 89
1

Prime factors of 445 are 5,89. Prime factorization of 445 in exponential form is:

445 = 51×891

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 438 and 445.

LCM(438,445) = 21×31×51×731×891
LCM(438,445) = 194910

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 445

List of positive integer factors of 445 that divides 445 without a remainder.

1, 5, 89, 445

Least Common Multiple of 438 and 445 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 438 and 445, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(438,445) = 1
LCM(438,445) = ( 438 × 445) / 1
LCM(438,445) = 194910 / 1
LCM(438,445) = 194910

Properties of LCM 438 and 445

(i) The LCM of 445 and 438 is associative

LCM of 438 and 445 = LCM of 445 and 438

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 438 and 445

1. What is the LCM of 438 and 445?

Answer: LCM of 438 and 445 is 194910.

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 445?

Answer: Factors of 445 are 1, 5, 89, 445. There are 4 integers that are factors of 445. The greatest factor of 445 is 445.

4. How to Find the LCM of 438 and 445?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 438 and 445 = 194910

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 438

438 = 2 x 3 x 73

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 445

445 = 5 x 89

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

LCM = 194910 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 73 x 89

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 438 and 445 is 194910.