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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6397 and 6401 the smallest integer that is 40947197 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6397 and 6401 is 40947197.
LCM(6397,6401) = 40947197
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 6397 and 6401. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6397 and 6401.
Prime Factorization of 6397
6397 | 6397 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6397 are 6397. Prime factorization of 6397 in exponential form is:
6397 = 63971
Prime Factorization of 6401
37 | 6401 |
173 | 173 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6401 are 37,173. Prime factorization of 6401 in exponential form is:
6401 = 371×1731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6397 and 6401.
LCM(6397,6401) = 371×1731×63971
LCM(6397,6401) = 40947197
Factors of 6397
List of positive integer factors of 6397 that divides 6397 without a remainder.
1, 6397
Factors of 6401
List of positive integer factors of 6401 that divides 6401 without a remainder.
1, 37, 173, 6401
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6397 and 6401, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(6397,6401) = 1
LCM(6397,6401) = ( 6397 × 6401) / 1
LCM(6397,6401) = 40947197 / 1
LCM(6397,6401) = 40947197
(i) The LCM of 6401 and 6397 is associative
LCM of 6397 and 6401 = LCM of 6401 and 6397
1. What is the LCM of 6397 and 6401?
Answer: LCM of 6397 and 6401 is 40947197.
2. What are the Factors of 6397?
Answer: Factors of 6397 are 1, 6397. There are 2 integers that are factors of 6397. The greatest factor of 6397 is 6397.
3. What are the Factors of 6401?
Answer: Factors of 6401 are 1, 37, 173, 6401. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6401. The greatest factor of 6401 is 6401.
4. How to Find the LCM of 6397 and 6401?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 6397 and 6401 = 40947197
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6397
6397 = 6397
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6401
6401 = 37 x 173
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 40947197 = 37 x 173 x 6397
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6397 and 6401 is 40947197.