Least Common Multiple of 488 and 490

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 488 and 490 the smallest integer that is 119560 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 488 and 490 is 119560.

LCM(488,490) = 119560

LCM of 488 and 490

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

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Least Common Multiple of 488 and 490

LCM of 488 and 490 is 119560

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 488 and 490. First we will calculate the prime factors of 488 and 490.

Prime Factorization of 488


2 488
2 244
2 122
61 61
1

Prime factors of 488 are 2,61. Prime factorization of 488 in exponential form is:

488 = 23×611

Prime Factorization of 490


2 490
5 245
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 490 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 490 in exponential form is:

490 = 21×51×72

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 488 and 490.

LCM(488,490) = 23×51×72×611
LCM(488,490) = 119560

Factors of 488

List of positive integer factors of 488 that divides 488 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 61, 122, 244, 488

Factors of 490

List of positive integer factors of 490 that divides 490 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 35, 49, 70, 98, 245, 490

Least Common Multiple of 488 and 490 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 488 and 490, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(488,490) = 2
LCM(488,490) = ( 488 × 490) / 2
LCM(488,490) = 239120 / 2
LCM(488,490) = 119560

Properties of LCM 488 and 490

(i) The LCM of 490 and 488 is associative

LCM of 488 and 490 = LCM of 490 and 488

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 488 and 490

1. What is the LCM of 488 and 490?

Answer: LCM of 488 and 490 is 119560.

2. What are the Factors of 488?

Answer: Factors of 488 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 61, 122, 244, 488. There are 8 integers that are factors of 488. The greatest factor of 488 is 488.

3. What are the Factors of 490?

Answer: Factors of 490 are 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 35, 49, 70, 98, 245, 490. There are 12 integers that are factors of 490. The greatest factor of 490 is 490.

4. How to Find the LCM of 488 and 490?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 488 and 490 = 119560

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 488

488 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 61

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 490

490 = 2 x 5 x 7 x 7

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

LCM = 119560 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 61

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 488 and 490 is 119560.