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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4682 and 4687 the smallest integer that is 21944534 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4682 and 4687 is 21944534.
LCM(4682,4687) = 21944534
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 4682 and 4687. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4682 and 4687.
Prime Factorization of 4682
2 | 4682 |
2341 | 2341 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4682 are 2,2341. Prime factorization of 4682 in exponential form is:
4682 = 21×23411
Prime Factorization of 4687
43 | 4687 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4687 are 43,109. Prime factorization of 4687 in exponential form is:
4687 = 431×1091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4682 and 4687.
LCM(4682,4687) = 21×431×1091×23411
LCM(4682,4687) = 21944534
Factors of 4682
List of positive integer factors of 4682 that divides 4682 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2341, 4682
Factors of 4687
List of positive integer factors of 4687 that divides 4687 without a remainder.
1, 43, 109, 4687
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4682 and 4687, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4682,4687) = 1
LCM(4682,4687) = ( 4682 × 4687) / 1
LCM(4682,4687) = 21944534 / 1
LCM(4682,4687) = 21944534
(i) The LCM of 4687 and 4682 is associative
LCM of 4682 and 4687 = LCM of 4687 and 4682
1. What is the LCM of 4682 and 4687?
Answer: LCM of 4682 and 4687 is 21944534.
2. What are the Factors of 4682?
Answer: Factors of 4682 are 1, 2, 2341, 4682. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4682. The greatest factor of 4682 is 4682.
3. What are the Factors of 4687?
Answer: Factors of 4687 are 1, 43, 109, 4687. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4687. The greatest factor of 4687 is 4687.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4682 and 4687?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4682 and 4687 = 21944534
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4682
4682 = 2 x 2341
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 4687
4687 = 43 x 109
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 21944534 = 2 x 43 x 109 x 2341
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4682 and 4687 is 21944534.