Least Common Multiple of 477 and 482

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 482 the smallest integer that is 229914 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 477 and 482 is 229914.

LCM(477,482) = 229914

LCM of 477 and 482

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 477 and 482

LCM of 477 and 482 is 229914

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 477 and 482. First we will calculate the prime factors of 477 and 482.

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 482


2 482
241 241
1

Prime factors of 482 are 2,241. Prime factorization of 482 in exponential form is:

482 = 21×2411

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 477 and 482.

LCM(477,482) = 21×32×531×2411
LCM(477,482) = 229914

Factors of 477

List of positive integer factors of 477 that divides 477 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 53, 159, 477

Factors of 482

List of positive integer factors of 482 that divides 482 without a remainder.

1, 2, 241, 482

Least Common Multiple of 477 and 482 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 477 and 482, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(477,482) = 1
LCM(477,482) = ( 477 × 482) / 1
LCM(477,482) = 229914 / 1
LCM(477,482) = 229914

Properties of LCM 477 and 482

(i) The LCM of 482 and 477 is associative

LCM of 477 and 482 = LCM of 482 and 477

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 477 and 482

1. What is the LCM of 477 and 482?

Answer: LCM of 477 and 482 is 229914.

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 482?

Answer: Factors of 482 are 1, 2, 241, 482. There are 4 integers that are factors of 482. The greatest factor of 482 is 482.

4. How to Find the LCM of 477 and 482?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 477 and 482 = 229914

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 477

477 = 3 x 3 x 53

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 482

482 = 2 x 241

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 229914 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 53 x 241

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 477 and 482 is 229914.