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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 463 and 468 the smallest integer that is 216684 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 463 and 468 is 216684.
LCM(463,468) = 216684
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 463 and 468. First we will calculate the prime factors of 463 and 468.
Prime Factorization of 463
463 | 463 |
1 |
Prime factors of 463 are 463. Prime factorization of 463 in exponential form is:
463 = 4631
Prime Factorization of 468
2 | 468 |
2 | 234 |
3 | 117 |
3 | 39 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 468 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 468 in exponential form is:
468 = 22×32×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 463 and 468.
LCM(463,468) = 22×32×131×4631
LCM(463,468) = 216684
Factors of 463
List of positive integer factors of 463 that divides 463 without a remainder.
1, 463
Factors of 468
List of positive integer factors of 468 that divides 468 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 18, 26, 36, 39, 52, 78, 117, 156, 234, 468
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 463 and 468, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(463,468) = 1
LCM(463,468) = ( 463 × 468) / 1
LCM(463,468) = 216684 / 1
LCM(463,468) = 216684
(i) The LCM of 468 and 463 is associative
LCM of 463 and 468 = LCM of 468 and 463
1. What is the LCM of 463 and 468?
Answer: LCM of 463 and 468 is 216684.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 468?
Answer: Factors of 468 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 18, 26, 36, 39, 52, 78, 117, 156, 234, 468. There are 18 integers that are factors of 468. The greatest factor of 468 is 468.
4. How to Find the LCM of 463 and 468?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 463 and 468 = 216684
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 463
463 = 463
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 468
468 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 216684 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 463
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 463 and 468 is 216684.