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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 470 and 476 the smallest integer that is 111860 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 470 and 476 is 111860.
LCM(470,476) = 111860
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 470 and 476. First we will calculate the prime factors of 470 and 476.
Prime Factorization of 470
2 | 470 |
5 | 235 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 470 are 2, 5,47. Prime factorization of 470 in exponential form is:
470 = 21×51×471
Prime Factorization of 476
2 | 476 |
2 | 238 |
7 | 119 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 476 are 2, 7,17. Prime factorization of 476 in exponential form is:
476 = 22×71×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 470 and 476.
LCM(470,476) = 22×51×71×171×471
LCM(470,476) = 111860
Factors of 470
List of positive integer factors of 470 that divides 470 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 47, 94, 235, 470
Factors of 476
List of positive integer factors of 476 that divides 476 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 17, 28, 34, 68, 119, 238, 476
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 470 and 476, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(470,476) = 2
LCM(470,476) = ( 470 × 476) / 2
LCM(470,476) = 223720 / 2
LCM(470,476) = 111860
(i) The LCM of 476 and 470 is associative
LCM of 470 and 476 = LCM of 476 and 470
1. What is the LCM of 470 and 476?
Answer: LCM of 470 and 476 is 111860.
2. What are the Factors of 470?
Answer: Factors of 470 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 47, 94, 235, 470. There are 8 integers that are factors of 470. The greatest factor of 470 is 470.
3. What are the Factors of 476?
Answer: Factors of 476 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 17, 28, 34, 68, 119, 238, 476. There are 12 integers that are factors of 476. The greatest factor of 476 is 476.
4. How to Find the LCM of 470 and 476?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 470 and 476 = 111860
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 470
470 = 2 x 5 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 476
476 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 111860 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 17 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 470 and 476 is 111860.