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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4601 and 4609 the smallest integer that is 21206009 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4601 and 4609 is 21206009.
LCM(4601,4609) = 21206009
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 4601 and 4609. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4601 and 4609.
Prime Factorization of 4601
43 | 4601 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4601 are 43,107. Prime factorization of 4601 in exponential form is:
4601 = 431×1071
Prime Factorization of 4609
11 | 4609 |
419 | 419 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4609 are 11,419. Prime factorization of 4609 in exponential form is:
4609 = 111×4191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4601 and 4609.
LCM(4601,4609) = 111×431×1071×4191
LCM(4601,4609) = 21206009
Factors of 4601
List of positive integer factors of 4601 that divides 4601 without a remainder.
1, 43, 107, 4601
Factors of 4609
List of positive integer factors of 4609 that divides 4609 without a remainder.
1, 11, 419, 4609
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4601 and 4609, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4601,4609) = 1
LCM(4601,4609) = ( 4601 × 4609) / 1
LCM(4601,4609) = 21206009 / 1
LCM(4601,4609) = 21206009
(i) The LCM of 4609 and 4601 is associative
LCM of 4601 and 4609 = LCM of 4609 and 4601
1. What is the LCM of 4601 and 4609?
Answer: LCM of 4601 and 4609 is 21206009.
2. What are the Factors of 4601?
Answer: Factors of 4601 are 1, 43, 107, 4601. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4601. The greatest factor of 4601 is 4601.
3. What are the Factors of 4609?
Answer: Factors of 4609 are 1, 11, 419, 4609. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4609. The greatest factor of 4609 is 4609.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4601 and 4609?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4601 and 4609 = 21206009
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4601
4601 = 43 x 107
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4609
4609 = 11 x 419
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 21206009 = 11 x 43 x 107 x 419
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4601 and 4609 is 21206009.