Least Common Multiple of 445 and 446

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 445 and 446 the smallest integer that is 198470 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 445 and 446 is 198470.

LCM(445,446) = 198470

LCM of 445 and 446

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

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Least Common Multiple of 445 and 446

LCM of 445 and 446 is 198470

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 445 and 446. First we will calculate the prime factors of 445 and 446.

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

Prime Factorization of 446


2 446
223 223
1

Prime factors of 446 are 2,223. Prime factorization of 446 in exponential form is:

446 = 21×2231

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 445 and 446.

LCM(445,446) = 21×51×891×2231
LCM(445,446) = 198470

Factors of 445

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

1, 5, 89, 445

Factors of 446

List of positive integer factors of 446 that divides 446 without a remainder.

1, 2, 223, 446

Least Common Multiple of 445 and 446 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 445 and 446, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(445,446) = 1
LCM(445,446) = ( 445 × 446) / 1
LCM(445,446) = 198470 / 1
LCM(445,446) = 198470

Properties of LCM 445 and 446

(i) The LCM of 446 and 445 is associative

LCM of 445 and 446 = LCM of 446 and 445

Related Least Common Multiples of 445

Related Least Common Multiples of 446

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 445 and 446

1. What is the LCM of 445 and 446?

Answer: LCM of 445 and 446 is 198470.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 446?

Answer: Factors of 446 are 1, 2, 223, 446. There are 4 integers that are factors of 446. The greatest factor of 446 is 446.

4. How to Find the LCM of 445 and 446?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 445 and 446 = 198470

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 445

445 = 5 x 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 446

446 = 2 x 223

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

LCM = 198470 = 2 x 5 x 89 x 223

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 445 and 446 is 198470.