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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4492 and 4499 the smallest integer that is 20209508 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4492 and 4499 is 20209508.
LCM(4492,4499) = 20209508
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 4492 and 4499. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4492 and 4499.
Prime Factorization of 4492
2 | 4492 |
2 | 2246 |
1123 | 1123 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4492 are 2,1123. Prime factorization of 4492 in exponential form is:
4492 = 22×11231
Prime Factorization of 4499
11 | 4499 |
409 | 409 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4499 are 11,409. Prime factorization of 4499 in exponential form is:
4499 = 111×4091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4492 and 4499.
LCM(4492,4499) = 22×111×4091×11231
LCM(4492,4499) = 20209508
Factors of 4492
List of positive integer factors of 4492 that divides 4492 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 1123, 2246, 4492
Factors of 4499
List of positive integer factors of 4499 that divides 4499 without a remainder.
1, 11, 409, 4499
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4492 and 4499, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4492,4499) = 1
LCM(4492,4499) = ( 4492 × 4499) / 1
LCM(4492,4499) = 20209508 / 1
LCM(4492,4499) = 20209508
(i) The LCM of 4499 and 4492 is associative
LCM of 4492 and 4499 = LCM of 4499 and 4492
1. What is the LCM of 4492 and 4499?
Answer: LCM of 4492 and 4499 is 20209508.
2. What are the Factors of 4492?
Answer: Factors of 4492 are 1, 2, 4, 1123, 2246, 4492. There are 6 integers that are factors of 4492. The greatest factor of 4492 is 4492.
3. What are the Factors of 4499?
Answer: Factors of 4499 are 1, 11, 409, 4499. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4499. The greatest factor of 4499 is 4499.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4492 and 4499?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4492 and 4499 = 20209508
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4492
4492 = 2 x 2 x 1123
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4499
4499 = 11 x 409
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 20209508 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 409 x 1123
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4492 and 4499 is 20209508.