Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 477 and 481 the smallest integer that is 229437 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 477 and 481 is 229437.
LCM(477,481) = 229437
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 477 and 481. First we will calculate the prime factors of 477 and 481.
Prime Factorization of 477
3 | 477 |
3 | 159 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 477 are 3,53. Prime factorization of 477 in exponential form is:
477 = 32×531
Prime Factorization of 481
13 | 481 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 481 are 13,37. Prime factorization of 481 in exponential form is:
481 = 131×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 477 and 481.
LCM(477,481) = 32×131×371×531
LCM(477,481) = 229437
Factors of 477
List of positive integer factors of 477 that divides 477 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 53, 159, 477
Factors of 481
List of positive integer factors of 481 that divides 481 without a remainder.
1, 13, 37, 481
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 477 and 481, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(477,481) = 1
LCM(477,481) = ( 477 × 481) / 1
LCM(477,481) = 229437 / 1
LCM(477,481) = 229437
(i) The LCM of 481 and 477 is associative
LCM of 477 and 481 = LCM of 481 and 477
1. What is the LCM of 477 and 481?
Answer: LCM of 477 and 481 is 229437.
2. What are the Factors of 477?
Answer: Factors of 477 are 1, 3, 9, 53, 159, 477. There are 6 integers that are factors of 477. The greatest factor of 477 is 477.
3. What are the Factors of 481?
Answer: Factors of 481 are 1, 13, 37, 481. There are 4 integers that are factors of 481. The greatest factor of 481 is 481.
4. How to Find the LCM of 477 and 481?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 477 and 481 = 229437
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 477
477 = 3 x 3 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 481
481 = 13 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 229437 = 3 x 3 x 13 x 37 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 477 and 481 is 229437.