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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 459 and 466 the smallest integer that is 213894 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 459 and 466 is 213894.
LCM(459,466) = 213894
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 459 and 466. First we will calculate the prime factors of 459 and 466.
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
Prime Factorization of 466
2 | 466 |
233 | 233 |
1 |
Prime factors of 466 are 2,233. Prime factorization of 466 in exponential form is:
466 = 21×2331
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 459 and 466.
LCM(459,466) = 21×33×171×2331
LCM(459,466) = 213894
Factors of 459
List of positive integer factors of 459 that divides 459 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 17, 27, 51, 153, 459
Factors of 466
List of positive integer factors of 466 that divides 466 without a remainder.
1, 2, 233, 466
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 459 and 466, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(459,466) = 1
LCM(459,466) = ( 459 × 466) / 1
LCM(459,466) = 213894 / 1
LCM(459,466) = 213894
(i) The LCM of 466 and 459 is associative
LCM of 459 and 466 = LCM of 466 and 459
1. What is the LCM of 459 and 466?
Answer: LCM of 459 and 466 is 213894.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 466?
Answer: Factors of 466 are 1, 2, 233, 466. There are 4 integers that are factors of 466. The greatest factor of 466 is 466.
4. How to Find the LCM of 459 and 466?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 459 and 466 = 213894
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 459
459 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 466
466 = 2 x 233
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 213894 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 233
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 459 and 466 is 213894.