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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 452 and 459 the smallest integer that is 207468 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 452 and 459 is 207468.
LCM(452,459) = 207468
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 452 and 459. First we will calculate the prime factors of 452 and 459.
Prime Factorization of 452
2 | 452 |
2 | 226 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 452 are 2,113. Prime factorization of 452 in exponential form is:
452 = 22×1131
Prime Factorization of 459
3 | 459 |
3 | 153 |
3 | 51 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 459 are 3,17. Prime factorization of 459 in exponential form is:
459 = 33×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 452 and 459.
LCM(452,459) = 22×33×171×1131
LCM(452,459) = 207468
Factors of 452
List of positive integer factors of 452 that divides 452 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 113, 226, 452
Factors of 459
List of positive integer factors of 459 that divides 459 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 17, 27, 51, 153, 459
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 452 and 459, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(452,459) = 1
LCM(452,459) = ( 452 × 459) / 1
LCM(452,459) = 207468 / 1
LCM(452,459) = 207468
(i) The LCM of 459 and 452 is associative
LCM of 452 and 459 = LCM of 459 and 452
1. What is the LCM of 452 and 459?
Answer: LCM of 452 and 459 is 207468.
2. What are the Factors of 452?
Answer: Factors of 452 are 1, 2, 4, 113, 226, 452. There are 6 integers that are factors of 452. The greatest factor of 452 is 452.
3. What are the Factors of 459?
Answer: Factors of 459 are 1, 3, 9, 17, 27, 51, 153, 459. There are 8 integers that are factors of 459. The greatest factor of 459 is 459.
4. How to Find the LCM of 452 and 459?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 452 and 459 = 207468
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 452
452 = 2 x 2 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 459
459 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 207468 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 113
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 452 and 459 is 207468.