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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6434 and 6442 the smallest integer that is 20723914 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6434 and 6442 is 20723914.
LCM(6434,6442) = 20723914
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 6434 and 6442. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6434 and 6442.
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
Prime Factorization of 6442
2 | 6442 |
3221 | 3221 |
1 |
Prime factors of 6442 are 2,3221. Prime factorization of 6442 in exponential form is:
6442 = 21×32211
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6434 and 6442.
LCM(6434,6442) = 21×32171×32211
LCM(6434,6442) = 20723914
Factors of 6434
List of positive integer factors of 6434 that divides 6434 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3217, 6434
Factors of 6442
List of positive integer factors of 6442 that divides 6442 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3221, 6442
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6434 and 6442, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(6434,6442) = 2
LCM(6434,6442) = ( 6434 × 6442) / 2
LCM(6434,6442) = 41447828 / 2
LCM(6434,6442) = 20723914
(i) The LCM of 6442 and 6434 is associative
LCM of 6434 and 6442 = LCM of 6442 and 6434
1. What is the LCM of 6434 and 6442?
Answer: LCM of 6434 and 6442 is 20723914.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 6442?
Answer: Factors of 6442 are 1, 2, 3221, 6442. There are 4 integers that are factors of 6442. The greatest factor of 6442 is 6442.
4. How to Find the LCM of 6434 and 6442?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 6434 and 6442 = 20723914
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6434
6434 = 2 x 3217
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6442
6442 = 2 x 3221
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 20723914 = 2 x 3217 x 3221
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6434 and 6442 is 20723914.