Least Common Multiple of 483 and 487

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 483 and 487 the smallest integer that is 235221 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 483 and 487 is 235221.

LCM(483,487) = 235221

LCM of 483 and 487

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

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Least Common Multiple of 483 and 487

LCM of 483 and 487 is 235221

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 483 and 487. First we will calculate the prime factors of 483 and 487.

Prime Factorization of 483


3 483
7 161
23 23
1

Prime factors of 483 are 3, 7,23. Prime factorization of 483 in exponential form is:

483 = 31×71×231

Prime Factorization of 487


487 487
1

Prime factors of 487 are 487. Prime factorization of 487 in exponential form is:

487 = 4871

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 483 and 487.

LCM(483,487) = 31×71×231×4871
LCM(483,487) = 235221

Factors of 483

List of positive integer factors of 483 that divides 483 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 21, 23, 69, 161, 483

Factors of 487

List of positive integer factors of 487 that divides 487 without a remainder.

1, 487

Least Common Multiple of 483 and 487 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 483 and 487, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(483,487) = 1
LCM(483,487) = ( 483 × 487) / 1
LCM(483,487) = 235221 / 1
LCM(483,487) = 235221

Properties of LCM 483 and 487

(i) The LCM of 487 and 483 is associative

LCM of 483 and 487 = LCM of 487 and 483

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 483 and 487

1. What is the LCM of 483 and 487?

Answer: LCM of 483 and 487 is 235221.

2. What are the Factors of 483?

Answer: Factors of 483 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 23, 69, 161, 483. There are 8 integers that are factors of 483. The greatest factor of 483 is 483.

3. What are the Factors of 487?

Answer: Factors of 487 are 1, 487. There are 2 integers that are factors of 487. The greatest factor of 487 is 487.

4. How to Find the LCM of 483 and 487?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 483 and 487 = 235221

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 483

483 = 3 x 7 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 487

487 = 487

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

LCM = 235221 = 3 x 7 x 23 x 487

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 483 and 487 is 235221.