Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6421 and 6428 the smallest integer that is 41274188 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6421 and 6428 is 41274188.
LCM(6421,6428) = 41274188
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 6421 and 6428. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6421 and 6428.
Prime Factorization of 6421
6421 | 6421 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6421 are 6421. Prime factorization of 6421 in exponential form is:
6421 = 64211
Prime Factorization of 6428
2 | 6428 |
2 | 3214 |
1607 | 1607 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6428 are 2,1607. Prime factorization of 6428 in exponential form is:
6428 = 22×16071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6421 and 6428.
LCM(6421,6428) = 22×16071×64211
LCM(6421,6428) = 41274188
Factors of 6421
List of positive integer factors of 6421 that divides 6421 without a remainder.
1, 6421
Factors of 6428
List of positive integer factors of 6428 that divides 6428 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 1607, 3214, 6428
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6421 and 6428, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(6421,6428) = 1
LCM(6421,6428) = ( 6421 × 6428) / 1
LCM(6421,6428) = 41274188 / 1
LCM(6421,6428) = 41274188
(i) The LCM of 6428 and 6421 is associative
LCM of 6421 and 6428 = LCM of 6428 and 6421
1. What is the LCM of 6421 and 6428?
Answer: LCM of 6421 and 6428 is 41274188.
2. What are the Factors of 6421?
Answer: Factors of 6421 are 1, 6421. There are 2 integers that are factors of 6421. The greatest factor of 6421 is 6421.
3. What are the Factors of 6428?
Answer: Factors of 6428 are 1, 2, 4, 1607, 3214, 6428. There are 6 integers that are factors of 6428. The greatest factor of 6428 is 6428.
4. How to Find the LCM of 6421 and 6428?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 6421 and 6428 = 41274188
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6421
6421 = 6421
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6428
6428 = 2 x 2 x 1607
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 41274188 = 2 x 2 x 1607 x 6421
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6421 and 6428 is 41274188.