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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 444 and 445 the smallest integer that is 197580 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 444 and 445 is 197580.
LCM(444,445) = 197580
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 444 and 445. First we will calculate the prime factors of 444 and 445.
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
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 444 and 445.
LCM(444,445) = 22×31×51×371×891
LCM(444,445) = 197580
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
Factors of 445
List of positive integer factors of 445 that divides 445 without a remainder.
1, 5, 89, 445
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 444 and 445, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(444,445) = 1
LCM(444,445) = ( 444 × 445) / 1
LCM(444,445) = 197580 / 1
LCM(444,445) = 197580
(i) The LCM of 445 and 444 is associative
LCM of 444 and 445 = LCM of 445 and 444
1. What is the LCM of 444 and 445?
Answer: LCM of 444 and 445 is 197580.
2. 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.
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 444 and 445?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 444 and 445 = 197580
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 444
444 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37
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 = 197580 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 37 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 444 and 445 is 197580.