Least Common Multiple of 478 and 479

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 478 and 479 the smallest integer that is 228962 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 478 and 479 is 228962.

LCM(478,479) = 228962

LCM of 478 and 479

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

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Least Common Multiple of 478 and 479

LCM of 478 and 479 is 228962

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 478 and 479. First we will calculate the prime factors of 478 and 479.

Prime Factorization of 478


2 478
239 239
1

Prime factors of 478 are 2,239. Prime factorization of 478 in exponential form is:

478 = 21×2391

Prime Factorization of 479


479 479
1

Prime factors of 479 are 479. Prime factorization of 479 in exponential form is:

479 = 4791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 478 and 479.

LCM(478,479) = 21×2391×4791
LCM(478,479) = 228962

Factors of 478

List of positive integer factors of 478 that divides 478 without a remainder.

1, 2, 239, 478

Factors of 479

List of positive integer factors of 479 that divides 479 without a remainder.

1, 479

Least Common Multiple of 478 and 479 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 478 and 479, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(478,479) = 1
LCM(478,479) = ( 478 × 479) / 1
LCM(478,479) = 228962 / 1
LCM(478,479) = 228962

Properties of LCM 478 and 479

(i) The LCM of 479 and 478 is associative

LCM of 478 and 479 = LCM of 479 and 478

Related Least Common Multiples of 478

Related Least Common Multiples of 479

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 478 and 479

1. What is the LCM of 478 and 479?

Answer: LCM of 478 and 479 is 228962.

2. What are the Factors of 478?

Answer: Factors of 478 are 1, 2, 239, 478. There are 4 integers that are factors of 478. The greatest factor of 478 is 478.

3. What are the Factors of 479?

Answer: Factors of 479 are 1, 479. There are 2 integers that are factors of 479. The greatest factor of 479 is 479.

4. How to Find the LCM of 478 and 479?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 478 and 479 = 228962

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 478

478 = 2 x 239

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 479

479 = 479

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

LCM = 228962 = 2 x 239 x 479

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 478 and 479 is 228962.