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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 485 and 489 the smallest integer that is 237165 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 485 and 489 is 237165.
LCM(485,489) = 237165
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 485 and 489. First we will calculate the prime factors of 485 and 489.
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
Prime Factorization of 489
3 | 489 |
163 | 163 |
1 |
Prime factors of 489 are 3,163. Prime factorization of 489 in exponential form is:
489 = 31×1631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 485 and 489.
LCM(485,489) = 31×51×971×1631
LCM(485,489) = 237165
Factors of 485
List of positive integer factors of 485 that divides 485 without a remainder.
1, 5, 97, 485
Factors of 489
List of positive integer factors of 489 that divides 489 without a remainder.
1, 3, 163, 489
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 485 and 489, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(485,489) = 1
LCM(485,489) = ( 485 × 489) / 1
LCM(485,489) = 237165 / 1
LCM(485,489) = 237165
(i) The LCM of 489 and 485 is associative
LCM of 485 and 489 = LCM of 489 and 485
1. What is the LCM of 485 and 489?
Answer: LCM of 485 and 489 is 237165.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 489?
Answer: Factors of 489 are 1, 3, 163, 489. There are 4 integers that are factors of 489. The greatest factor of 489 is 489.
4. How to Find the LCM of 485 and 489?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 485 and 489 = 237165
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 485
485 = 5 x 97
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 489
489 = 3 x 163
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 237165 = 3 x 5 x 97 x 163
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 485 and 489 is 237165.