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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 484 and 485 the smallest integer that is 234740 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 484 and 485 is 234740.
LCM(484,485) = 234740
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 484 and 485. First we will calculate the prime factors of 484 and 485.
Prime Factorization of 484
2 | 484 |
2 | 242 |
11 | 121 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 484 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 484 in exponential form is:
484 = 22×112
Prime Factorization of 485
5 | 485 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 485 are 5,97. Prime factorization of 485 in exponential form is:
485 = 51×971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 484 and 485.
LCM(484,485) = 22×51×112×971
LCM(484,485) = 234740
Factors of 484
List of positive integer factors of 484 that divides 484 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 121, 242, 484
Factors of 485
List of positive integer factors of 485 that divides 485 without a remainder.
1, 5, 97, 485
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 484 and 485, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(484,485) = 1
LCM(484,485) = ( 484 × 485) / 1
LCM(484,485) = 234740 / 1
LCM(484,485) = 234740
(i) The LCM of 485 and 484 is associative
LCM of 484 and 485 = LCM of 485 and 484
1. What is the LCM of 484 and 485?
Answer: LCM of 484 and 485 is 234740.
2. What are the Factors of 484?
Answer: Factors of 484 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44, 121, 242, 484. There are 9 integers that are factors of 484. The greatest factor of 484 is 484.
3. What are the Factors of 485?
Answer: Factors of 485 are 1, 5, 97, 485. There are 4 integers that are factors of 485. The greatest factor of 485 is 485.
4. How to Find the LCM of 484 and 485?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 484 and 485 = 234740
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 484
484 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 485
485 = 5 x 97
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 234740 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 11 x 97
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 484 and 485 is 234740.