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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 462 and 464 the smallest integer that is 107184 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 462 and 464 is 107184.
LCM(462,464) = 107184
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 462 and 464. First we will calculate the prime factors of 462 and 464.
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 464
2 | 464 |
2 | 232 |
2 | 116 |
2 | 58 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 464 are 2,29. Prime factorization of 464 in exponential form is:
464 = 24×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 462 and 464.
LCM(462,464) = 24×31×71×111×291
LCM(462,464) = 107184
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 464
List of positive integer factors of 464 that divides 464 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 29, 58, 116, 232, 464
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 462 and 464, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(462,464) = 2
LCM(462,464) = ( 462 × 464) / 2
LCM(462,464) = 214368 / 2
LCM(462,464) = 107184
(i) The LCM of 464 and 462 is associative
LCM of 462 and 464 = LCM of 464 and 462
1. What is the LCM of 462 and 464?
Answer: LCM of 462 and 464 is 107184.
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 464?
Answer: Factors of 464 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 29, 58, 116, 232, 464. There are 10 integers that are factors of 464. The greatest factor of 464 is 464.
4. How to Find the LCM of 462 and 464?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 462 and 464 = 107184
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 462
462 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 464
464 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 107184 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 462 and 464 is 107184.