Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 456 and 461 the smallest integer that is 210216 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 456 and 461 is 210216.
LCM(456,461) = 210216
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 461. First we will calculate the prime factors of 456 and 461.
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 461
461 | 461 |
1 |
Prime factors of 461 are 461. Prime factorization of 461 in exponential form is:
461 = 4611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 456 and 461.
LCM(456,461) = 23×31×191×4611
LCM(456,461) = 210216
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 461
List of positive integer factors of 461 that divides 461 without a remainder.
1, 461
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 456 and 461, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(456,461) = 1
LCM(456,461) = ( 456 × 461) / 1
LCM(456,461) = 210216 / 1
LCM(456,461) = 210216
(i) The LCM of 461 and 456 is associative
LCM of 456 and 461 = LCM of 461 and 456
1. What is the LCM of 456 and 461?
Answer: LCM of 456 and 461 is 210216.
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 461?
Answer: Factors of 461 are 1, 461. There are 2 integers that are factors of 461. The greatest factor of 461 is 461.
4. How to Find the LCM of 456 and 461?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 456 and 461 = 210216
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 461
461 = 461
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 210216 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 19 x 461
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 456 and 461 is 210216.