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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 444 and 447 the smallest integer that is 66156 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 444 and 447 is 66156.
LCM(444,447) = 66156
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 447. First we will calculate the prime factors of 444 and 447.
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 447
3 | 447 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 447 are 3,149. Prime factorization of 447 in exponential form is:
447 = 31×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 444 and 447.
LCM(444,447) = 22×31×371×1491
LCM(444,447) = 66156
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 447
List of positive integer factors of 447 that divides 447 without a remainder.
1, 3, 149, 447
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 444 and 447, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(444,447) = 3
LCM(444,447) = ( 444 × 447) / 3
LCM(444,447) = 198468 / 3
LCM(444,447) = 66156
(i) The LCM of 447 and 444 is associative
LCM of 444 and 447 = LCM of 447 and 444
1. What is the LCM of 444 and 447?
Answer: LCM of 444 and 447 is 66156.
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 447?
Answer: Factors of 447 are 1, 3, 149, 447. There are 4 integers that are factors of 447. The greatest factor of 447 is 447.
4. How to Find the LCM of 444 and 447?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 444 and 447 = 66156
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 444
444 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 447
447 = 3 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 66156 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 444 and 447 is 66156.