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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4442 and 4449 the smallest integer that is 19762458 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4442 and 4449 is 19762458.
LCM(4442,4449) = 19762458
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 4442 and 4449. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4442 and 4449.
Prime Factorization of 4442
2 | 4442 |
2221 | 2221 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4442 are 2,2221. Prime factorization of 4442 in exponential form is:
4442 = 21×22211
Prime Factorization of 4449
3 | 4449 |
1483 | 1483 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4449 are 3,1483. Prime factorization of 4449 in exponential form is:
4449 = 31×14831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4442 and 4449.
LCM(4442,4449) = 21×31×14831×22211
LCM(4442,4449) = 19762458
Factors of 4442
List of positive integer factors of 4442 that divides 4442 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2221, 4442
Factors of 4449
List of positive integer factors of 4449 that divides 4449 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1483, 4449
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4442 and 4449, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4442,4449) = 1
LCM(4442,4449) = ( 4442 × 4449) / 1
LCM(4442,4449) = 19762458 / 1
LCM(4442,4449) = 19762458
(i) The LCM of 4449 and 4442 is associative
LCM of 4442 and 4449 = LCM of 4449 and 4442
1. What is the LCM of 4442 and 4449?
Answer: LCM of 4442 and 4449 is 19762458.
2. What are the Factors of 4442?
Answer: Factors of 4442 are 1, 2, 2221, 4442. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4442. The greatest factor of 4442 is 4442.
3. What are the Factors of 4449?
Answer: Factors of 4449 are 1, 3, 1483, 4449. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4449. The greatest factor of 4449 is 4449.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4442 and 4449?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4442 and 4449 = 19762458
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4442
4442 = 2 x 2221
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4449
4449 = 3 x 1483
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 19762458 = 2 x 3 x 1483 x 2221
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4442 and 4449 is 19762458.