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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8427 and 8434 the smallest integer that is 71073318 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8427 and 8434 is 71073318.
LCM(8427,8434) = 71073318
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 8427 and 8434. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8427 and 8434.
Prime Factorization of 8427
3 | 8427 |
53 | 2809 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8427 are 3,53. Prime factorization of 8427 in exponential form is:
8427 = 31×532
Prime Factorization of 8434
2 | 8434 |
4217 | 4217 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8434 are 2,4217. Prime factorization of 8434 in exponential form is:
8434 = 21×42171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8427 and 8434.
LCM(8427,8434) = 21×31×532×42171
LCM(8427,8434) = 71073318
Factors of 8427
List of positive integer factors of 8427 that divides 8427 without a remainder.
1, 3, 53, 159, 2809, 8427
Factors of 8434
List of positive integer factors of 8434 that divides 8434 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4217, 8434
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8427 and 8434, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8427,8434) = 1
LCM(8427,8434) = ( 8427 × 8434) / 1
LCM(8427,8434) = 71073318 / 1
LCM(8427,8434) = 71073318
(i) The LCM of 8434 and 8427 is associative
LCM of 8427 and 8434 = LCM of 8434 and 8427
1. What is the LCM of 8427 and 8434?
Answer: LCM of 8427 and 8434 is 71073318.
2. What are the Factors of 8427?
Answer: Factors of 8427 are 1, 3, 53, 159, 2809, 8427. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8427. The greatest factor of 8427 is 8427.
3. What are the Factors of 8434?
Answer: Factors of 8434 are 1, 2, 4217, 8434. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8434. The greatest factor of 8434 is 8434.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8427 and 8434?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8427 and 8434 = 71073318
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8427
8427 = 3 x 53 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8434
8434 = 2 x 4217
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 71073318 = 2 x 3 x 53 x 53 x 4217
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8427 and 8434 is 71073318.