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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 445 and 448 the smallest integer that is 199360 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 445 and 448 is 199360.
LCM(445,448) = 199360
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 445 and 448. First we will calculate the prime factors of 445 and 448.
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 448
2 | 448 |
2 | 224 |
2 | 112 |
2 | 56 |
2 | 28 |
2 | 14 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 448 are 2,7. Prime factorization of 448 in exponential form is:
448 = 26×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 445 and 448.
LCM(445,448) = 26×51×71×891
LCM(445,448) = 199360
Factors of 445
List of positive integer factors of 445 that divides 445 without a remainder.
1, 5, 89, 445
Factors of 448
List of positive integer factors of 448 that divides 448 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 32, 56, 64, 112, 224, 448
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 445 and 448, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(445,448) = 1
LCM(445,448) = ( 445 × 448) / 1
LCM(445,448) = 199360 / 1
LCM(445,448) = 199360
(i) The LCM of 448 and 445 is associative
LCM of 445 and 448 = LCM of 448 and 445
1. What is the LCM of 445 and 448?
Answer: LCM of 445 and 448 is 199360.
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 448?
Answer: Factors of 448 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 32, 56, 64, 112, 224, 448. There are 14 integers that are factors of 448. The greatest factor of 448 is 448.
4. How to Find the LCM of 445 and 448?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 445 and 448 = 199360
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 445
445 = 5 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 448
448 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 199360 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 445 and 448 is 199360.