Least Common Multiple of 1472 and 1476

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1472 and 1476 the smallest integer that is 543168 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1472 and 1476 is 543168.

LCM(1472,1476) = 543168

LCM of 1472 and 1476

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1472 and 1476

LCM of 1472 and 1476 is 543168

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1472 and 1476. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1472 and 1476.

Prime Factorization of 1472


2 1472
2 736
2 368
2 184
2 92
2 46
23 23
1

Prime factors of 1472 are 2,23. Prime factorization of 1472 in exponential form is:

1472 = 26×231

Prime Factorization of 1476


2 1476
2 738
3 369
3 123
41 41
1

Prime factors of 1476 are 2, 3,41. Prime factorization of 1476 in exponential form is:

1476 = 22×32×411

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1472 and 1476.

LCM(1472,1476) = 26×32×231×411
LCM(1472,1476) = 543168

Factors of 1472

List of positive integer factors of 1472 that divides 1472 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 23, 32, 46, 64, 92, 184, 368, 736, 1472

Factors of 1476

List of positive integer factors of 1476 that divides 1476 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 369, 492, 738, 1476

Least Common Multiple of 1472 and 1476 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1472 and 1476, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1472,1476) = 4
LCM(1472,1476) = ( 1472 × 1476) / 4
LCM(1472,1476) = 2172672 / 4
LCM(1472,1476) = 543168

Properties of LCM 1472 and 1476

(i) The LCM of 1476 and 1472 is associative

LCM of 1472 and 1476 = LCM of 1476 and 1472

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1472 and 1476

1. What is the LCM of 1472 and 1476?

Answer: LCM of 1472 and 1476 is 543168.

2. What are the Factors of 1472?

Answer: Factors of 1472 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 23, 32, 46, 64, 92, 184, 368, 736, 1472. There are 14 integers that are factors of 1472. The greatest factor of 1472 is 1472.

3. What are the Factors of 1476?

Answer: Factors of 1476 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 369, 492, 738, 1476. There are 18 integers that are factors of 1476. The greatest factor of 1476 is 1476.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1472 and 1476?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1472 and 1476 = 543168

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1472

1472 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1476

1476 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 41

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

LCM = 543168 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 23 x 41

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1472 and 1476 is 543168.