Least Common Multiple of 1473 and 1480

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1473 and 1480 the smallest integer that is 2180040 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1473 and 1480 is 2180040.

LCM(1473,1480) = 2180040

LCM of 1473 and 1480

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1473 and 1480

LCM of 1473 and 1480 is 2180040

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1473 and 1480. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1473 and 1480.

Prime Factorization of 1473


3 1473
491 491
1

Prime factors of 1473 are 3,491. Prime factorization of 1473 in exponential form is:

1473 = 31×4911

Prime Factorization of 1480


2 1480
2 740
2 370
5 185
37 37
1

Prime factors of 1480 are 2, 5,37. Prime factorization of 1480 in exponential form is:

1480 = 23×51×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1473 and 1480.

LCM(1473,1480) = 23×31×51×371×4911
LCM(1473,1480) = 2180040

Factors of 1473

List of positive integer factors of 1473 that divides 1473 without a remainder.

1, 3, 491, 1473

Factors of 1480

List of positive integer factors of 1480 that divides 1480 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 37, 40, 74, 148, 185, 296, 370, 740, 1480

Least Common Multiple of 1473 and 1480 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1473 and 1480, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1473,1480) = 1
LCM(1473,1480) = ( 1473 × 1480) / 1
LCM(1473,1480) = 2180040 / 1
LCM(1473,1480) = 2180040

Properties of LCM 1473 and 1480

(i) The LCM of 1480 and 1473 is associative

LCM of 1473 and 1480 = LCM of 1480 and 1473

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1473 and 1480

1. What is the LCM of 1473 and 1480?

Answer: LCM of 1473 and 1480 is 2180040.

2. What are the Factors of 1473?

Answer: Factors of 1473 are 1, 3, 491, 1473. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1473. The greatest factor of 1473 is 1473.

3. What are the Factors of 1480?

Answer: Factors of 1480 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 37, 40, 74, 148, 185, 296, 370, 740, 1480. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1480. The greatest factor of 1480 is 1480.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1473 and 1480?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1473 and 1480 = 2180040

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1473

1473 = 3 x 491

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1480

1480 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 37

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

LCM = 2180040 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 37 x 491

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1473 and 1480 is 2180040.