Least Common Multiple of 462 and 463

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 462 and 463 the smallest integer that is 213906 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 462 and 463 is 213906.

LCM(462,463) = 213906

LCM of 462 and 463

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 462 and 463

LCM of 462 and 463 is 213906

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 462 and 463. First we will calculate the prime factors of 462 and 463.

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

Prime Factorization of 463


463 463
1

Prime factors of 463 are 463. Prime factorization of 463 in exponential form is:

463 = 4631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 462 and 463.

LCM(462,463) = 21×31×71×111×4631
LCM(462,463) = 213906

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

Factors of 463

List of positive integer factors of 463 that divides 463 without a remainder.

1, 463

Least Common Multiple of 462 and 463 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 462 and 463, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(462,463) = 1
LCM(462,463) = ( 462 × 463) / 1
LCM(462,463) = 213906 / 1
LCM(462,463) = 213906

Properties of LCM 462 and 463

(i) The LCM of 463 and 462 is associative

LCM of 462 and 463 = LCM of 463 and 462

Related Least Common Multiples of 462

Related Least Common Multiples of 463

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 462 and 463

1. What is the LCM of 462 and 463?

Answer: LCM of 462 and 463 is 213906.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 463?

Answer: Factors of 463 are 1, 463. There are 2 integers that are factors of 463. The greatest factor of 463 is 463.

4. How to Find the LCM of 462 and 463?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 462 and 463 = 213906

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 462

462 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 463

463 = 463

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 213906 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 463

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 462 and 463 is 213906.