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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 467 and 472 the smallest integer that is 220424 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 467 and 472 is 220424.
LCM(467,472) = 220424
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 467 and 472. First we will calculate the prime factors of 467 and 472.
Prime Factorization of 467
467 | 467 |
1 |
Prime factors of 467 are 467. Prime factorization of 467 in exponential form is:
467 = 4671
Prime Factorization of 472
2 | 472 |
2 | 236 |
2 | 118 |
59 | 59 |
1 |
Prime factors of 472 are 2,59. Prime factorization of 472 in exponential form is:
472 = 23×591
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 467 and 472.
LCM(467,472) = 23×591×4671
LCM(467,472) = 220424
Factors of 467
List of positive integer factors of 467 that divides 467 without a remainder.
1, 467
Factors of 472
List of positive integer factors of 472 that divides 472 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 59, 118, 236, 472
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 467 and 472, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(467,472) = 1
LCM(467,472) = ( 467 × 472) / 1
LCM(467,472) = 220424 / 1
LCM(467,472) = 220424
(i) The LCM of 472 and 467 is associative
LCM of 467 and 472 = LCM of 472 and 467
1. What is the LCM of 467 and 472?
Answer: LCM of 467 and 472 is 220424.
2. What are the Factors of 467?
Answer: Factors of 467 are 1, 467. There are 2 integers that are factors of 467. The greatest factor of 467 is 467.
3. What are the Factors of 472?
Answer: Factors of 472 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 59, 118, 236, 472. There are 8 integers that are factors of 472. The greatest factor of 472 is 472.
4. How to Find the LCM of 467 and 472?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 467 and 472 = 220424
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 467
467 = 467
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 472
472 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 59
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 220424 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 59 x 467
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 467 and 472 is 220424.