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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 446 and 453 the smallest integer that is 202038 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 446 and 453 is 202038.
LCM(446,453) = 202038
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 446 and 453. First we will calculate the prime factors of 446 and 453.
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
Prime Factorization of 453
3 | 453 |
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 453 are 3,151. Prime factorization of 453 in exponential form is:
453 = 31×1511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 446 and 453.
LCM(446,453) = 21×31×1511×2231
LCM(446,453) = 202038
Factors of 446
List of positive integer factors of 446 that divides 446 without a remainder.
1, 2, 223, 446
Factors of 453
List of positive integer factors of 453 that divides 453 without a remainder.
1, 3, 151, 453
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 446 and 453, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(446,453) = 1
LCM(446,453) = ( 446 × 453) / 1
LCM(446,453) = 202038 / 1
LCM(446,453) = 202038
(i) The LCM of 453 and 446 is associative
LCM of 446 and 453 = LCM of 453 and 446
1. What is the LCM of 446 and 453?
Answer: LCM of 446 and 453 is 202038.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 453?
Answer: Factors of 453 are 1, 3, 151, 453. There are 4 integers that are factors of 453. The greatest factor of 453 is 453.
4. How to Find the LCM of 446 and 453?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 446 and 453 = 202038
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 446
446 = 2 x 223
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 453
453 = 3 x 151
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 202038 = 2 x 3 x 151 x 223
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 446 and 453 is 202038.