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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 478 and 482 the smallest integer that is 115198 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 478 and 482 is 115198.
LCM(478,482) = 115198
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 478 and 482. First we will calculate the prime factors of 478 and 482.
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 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 478 and 482.
LCM(478,482) = 21×2391×2411
LCM(478,482) = 115198
Factors of 478
List of positive integer factors of 478 that divides 478 without a remainder.
1, 2, 239, 478
Factors of 482
List of positive integer factors of 482 that divides 482 without a remainder.
1, 2, 241, 482
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 478 and 482, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(478,482) = 2
LCM(478,482) = ( 478 × 482) / 2
LCM(478,482) = 230396 / 2
LCM(478,482) = 115198
(i) The LCM of 482 and 478 is associative
LCM of 478 and 482 = LCM of 482 and 478
1. What is the LCM of 478 and 482?
Answer: LCM of 478 and 482 is 115198.
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 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 478 and 482?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 478 and 482 = 115198
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 478
478 = 2 x 239
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 = 115198 = 2 x 239 x 241
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 478 and 482 is 115198.