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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 458 and 462 the smallest integer that is 105798 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 458 and 462 is 105798.
LCM(458,462) = 105798
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 458 and 462. First we will calculate the prime factors of 458 and 462.
Prime Factorization of 458
2 | 458 |
229 | 229 |
1 |
Prime factors of 458 are 2,229. Prime factorization of 458 in exponential form is:
458 = 21×2291
Prime Factorization of 462
2 | 462 |
3 | 231 |
7 | 77 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 462 are 2, 3, 7,11. Prime factorization of 462 in exponential form is:
462 = 21×31×71×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 458 and 462.
LCM(458,462) = 21×31×71×111×2291
LCM(458,462) = 105798
Factors of 458
List of positive integer factors of 458 that divides 458 without a remainder.
1, 2, 229, 458
Factors of 462
List of positive integer factors of 462 that divides 462 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 14, 21, 22, 33, 42, 66, 77, 154, 231, 462
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 458 and 462, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(458,462) = 2
LCM(458,462) = ( 458 × 462) / 2
LCM(458,462) = 211596 / 2
LCM(458,462) = 105798
(i) The LCM of 462 and 458 is associative
LCM of 458 and 462 = LCM of 462 and 458
1. What is the LCM of 458 and 462?
Answer: LCM of 458 and 462 is 105798.
2. What are the Factors of 458?
Answer: Factors of 458 are 1, 2, 229, 458. There are 4 integers that are factors of 458. The greatest factor of 458 is 458.
3. What are the Factors of 462?
Answer: Factors of 462 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 14, 21, 22, 33, 42, 66, 77, 154, 231, 462. There are 16 integers that are factors of 462. The greatest factor of 462 is 462.
4. How to Find the LCM of 458 and 462?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 458 and 462 = 105798
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 458
458 = 2 x 229
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 462
462 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 105798 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 229
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 458 and 462 is 105798.