LCM for 45 and 405

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 405?

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LCM of 45 and 405 is
405

First common multiples: 405; 810; 1,215; …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/45 by 9.

45 divides 405 (405 ÷ 45 = 9), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

45 = 32 × 5

405 = 34 × 5

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LCM = 34 × 5 = 405

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 405?

LCM of 45 and 405 is 405

How to find the LCM of 45 and 405 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 45 and 405, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 405.

What is the difference between LCM and GCF?

LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number divisible by both numbers, while GCF (Greatest Common Factor) is the largest number that divides both. For 45 and 405: LCM = 405, GCF = 45.