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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 456 and 457 the smallest integer that is 208392 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 456 and 457 is 208392.
LCM(456,457) = 208392
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 456 and 457. First we will calculate the prime factors of 456 and 457.
Prime Factorization of 456
2 | 456 |
2 | 228 |
2 | 114 |
3 | 57 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 456 are 2, 3,19. Prime factorization of 456 in exponential form is:
456 = 23×31×191
Prime Factorization of 457
457 | 457 |
1 |
Prime factors of 457 are 457. Prime factorization of 457 in exponential form is:
457 = 4571
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 456 and 457.
LCM(456,457) = 23×31×191×4571
LCM(456,457) = 208392
Factors of 456
List of positive integer factors of 456 that divides 456 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 19, 24, 38, 57, 76, 114, 152, 228, 456
Factors of 457
List of positive integer factors of 457 that divides 457 without a remainder.
1, 457
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 456 and 457, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(456,457) = 1
LCM(456,457) = ( 456 × 457) / 1
LCM(456,457) = 208392 / 1
LCM(456,457) = 208392
(i) The LCM of 457 and 456 is associative
LCM of 456 and 457 = LCM of 457 and 456
1. What is the LCM of 456 and 457?
Answer: LCM of 456 and 457 is 208392.
2. What are the Factors of 456?
Answer: Factors of 456 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 19, 24, 38, 57, 76, 114, 152, 228, 456. There are 16 integers that are factors of 456. The greatest factor of 456 is 456.
3. What are the Factors of 457?
Answer: Factors of 457 are 1, 457. There are 2 integers that are factors of 457. The greatest factor of 457 is 457.
4. How to Find the LCM of 456 and 457?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 456 and 457 = 208392
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 456
456 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 457
457 = 457
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 208392 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 19 x 457
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 456 and 457 is 208392.