Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 479 and 482 the smallest integer that is 230878 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 479 and 482 is 230878.
LCM(479,482) = 230878
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 479 and 482. First we will calculate the prime factors of 479 and 482.
Prime Factorization of 479
479 | 479 |
1 |
Prime factors of 479 are 479. Prime factorization of 479 in exponential form is:
479 = 4791
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 479 and 482.
LCM(479,482) = 21×2411×4791
LCM(479,482) = 230878
Factors of 479
List of positive integer factors of 479 that divides 479 without a remainder.
1, 479
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 479 and 482, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(479,482) = 1
LCM(479,482) = ( 479 × 482) / 1
LCM(479,482) = 230878 / 1
LCM(479,482) = 230878
(i) The LCM of 482 and 479 is associative
LCM of 479 and 482 = LCM of 482 and 479
1. What is the LCM of 479 and 482?
Answer: LCM of 479 and 482 is 230878.
2. 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.
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 479 and 482?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 479 and 482 = 230878
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 479
479 = 479
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 = 230878 = 2 x 241 x 479
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 479 and 482 is 230878.