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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8438 and 8446 the smallest integer that is 35633674 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8438 and 8446 is 35633674.
LCM(8438,8446) = 35633674
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 8438 and 8446. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8438 and 8446.
Prime Factorization of 8438
2 | 8438 |
4219 | 4219 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8438 are 2,4219. Prime factorization of 8438 in exponential form is:
8438 = 21×42191
Prime Factorization of 8446
2 | 8446 |
41 | 4223 |
103 | 103 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8446 are 2, 41,103. Prime factorization of 8446 in exponential form is:
8446 = 21×411×1031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8438 and 8446.
LCM(8438,8446) = 21×411×1031×42191
LCM(8438,8446) = 35633674
Factors of 8438
List of positive integer factors of 8438 that divides 8438 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4219, 8438
Factors of 8446
List of positive integer factors of 8446 that divides 8446 without a remainder.
1, 2, 41, 82, 103, 206, 4223, 8446
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8438 and 8446, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8438,8446) = 2
LCM(8438,8446) = ( 8438 × 8446) / 2
LCM(8438,8446) = 71267348 / 2
LCM(8438,8446) = 35633674
(i) The LCM of 8446 and 8438 is associative
LCM of 8438 and 8446 = LCM of 8446 and 8438
1. What is the LCM of 8438 and 8446?
Answer: LCM of 8438 and 8446 is 35633674.
2. What are the Factors of 8438?
Answer: Factors of 8438 are 1, 2, 4219, 8438. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8438. The greatest factor of 8438 is 8438.
3. What are the Factors of 8446?
Answer: Factors of 8446 are 1, 2, 41, 82, 103, 206, 4223, 8446. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8446. The greatest factor of 8446 is 8446.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8438 and 8446?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8438 and 8446 = 35633674
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8438
8438 = 2 x 4219
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8446
8446 = 2 x 41 x 103
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 35633674 = 2 x 41 x 103 x 4219
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8438 and 8446 is 35633674.