Least Common Multiple of 6428 and 6434

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6428 and 6434 the smallest integer that is 20678876 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6428 and 6434 is 20678876.

LCM(6428,6434) = 20678876

LCM of 6428 and 6434

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

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Least Common Multiple of 6428 and 6434

LCM of 6428 and 6434 is 20678876

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6428 and 6434. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6428 and 6434.

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

Prime Factorization of 6434


2 6434
3217 3217
1

Prime factors of 6434 are 2,3217. Prime factorization of 6434 in exponential form is:

6434 = 21×32171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6428 and 6434.

LCM(6428,6434) = 22×16071×32171
LCM(6428,6434) = 20678876

Factors of 6428

List of positive integer factors of 6428 that divides 6428 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 1607, 3214, 6428

Factors of 6434

List of positive integer factors of 6434 that divides 6434 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3217, 6434

Least Common Multiple of 6428 and 6434 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6428 and 6434, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6428,6434) = 2
LCM(6428,6434) = ( 6428 × 6434) / 2
LCM(6428,6434) = 41357752 / 2
LCM(6428,6434) = 20678876

Properties of LCM 6428 and 6434

(i) The LCM of 6434 and 6428 is associative

LCM of 6428 and 6434 = LCM of 6434 and 6428

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6428 and 6434

1. What is the LCM of 6428 and 6434?

Answer: LCM of 6428 and 6434 is 20678876.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 6434?

Answer: Factors of 6434 are 1, 2, 3217, 6434. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6434. The greatest factor of 6434 is 6434.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6428 and 6434?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6428 and 6434 = 20678876

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6428

6428 = 2 x 2 x 1607

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6434

6434 = 2 x 3217

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

LCM = 20678876 = 2 x 2 x 1607 x 3217

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6428 and 6434 is 20678876.