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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 444 and 449 the smallest integer that is 199356 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 444 and 449 is 199356.
LCM(444,449) = 199356
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 449. First we will calculate the prime factors of 444 and 449.
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 449
449 | 449 |
1 |
Prime factors of 449 are 449. Prime factorization of 449 in exponential form is:
449 = 4491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 444 and 449.
LCM(444,449) = 22×31×371×4491
LCM(444,449) = 199356
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 449
List of positive integer factors of 449 that divides 449 without a remainder.
1, 449
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 444 and 449, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(444,449) = 1
LCM(444,449) = ( 444 × 449) / 1
LCM(444,449) = 199356 / 1
LCM(444,449) = 199356
(i) The LCM of 449 and 444 is associative
LCM of 444 and 449 = LCM of 449 and 444
1. What is the LCM of 444 and 449?
Answer: LCM of 444 and 449 is 199356.
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 449?
Answer: Factors of 449 are 1, 449. There are 2 integers that are factors of 449. The greatest factor of 449 is 449.
4. How to Find the LCM of 444 and 449?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 444 and 449 = 199356
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 444
444 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 449
449 = 449
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 199356 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 37 x 449
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 444 and 449 is 199356.