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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4657 and 4661 the smallest integer that is 21706277 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4657 and 4661 is 21706277.
LCM(4657,4661) = 21706277
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 4657 and 4661. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4657 and 4661.
Prime Factorization of 4657
4657 | 4657 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4657 are 4657. Prime factorization of 4657 in exponential form is:
4657 = 46571
Prime Factorization of 4661
59 | 4661 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4661 are 59,79. Prime factorization of 4661 in exponential form is:
4661 = 591×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4657 and 4661.
LCM(4657,4661) = 591×791×46571
LCM(4657,4661) = 21706277
Factors of 4657
List of positive integer factors of 4657 that divides 4657 without a remainder.
1, 4657
Factors of 4661
List of positive integer factors of 4661 that divides 4661 without a remainder.
1, 59, 79, 4661
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4657 and 4661, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4657,4661) = 1
LCM(4657,4661) = ( 4657 × 4661) / 1
LCM(4657,4661) = 21706277 / 1
LCM(4657,4661) = 21706277
(i) The LCM of 4661 and 4657 is associative
LCM of 4657 and 4661 = LCM of 4661 and 4657
1. What is the LCM of 4657 and 4661?
Answer: LCM of 4657 and 4661 is 21706277.
2. What are the Factors of 4657?
Answer: Factors of 4657 are 1, 4657. There are 2 integers that are factors of 4657. The greatest factor of 4657 is 4657.
3. What are the Factors of 4661?
Answer: Factors of 4661 are 1, 59, 79, 4661. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4661. The greatest factor of 4661 is 4661.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4657 and 4661?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4657 and 4661 = 21706277
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4657
4657 = 4657
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4661
4661 = 59 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 21706277 = 59 x 79 x 4657
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4657 and 4661 is 21706277.