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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 488 and 491 the smallest integer that is 239608 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 488 and 491 is 239608.
LCM(488,491) = 239608
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 488 and 491. First we will calculate the prime factors of 488 and 491.
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 491
491 | 491 |
1 |
Prime factors of 491 are 491. Prime factorization of 491 in exponential form is:
491 = 4911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 488 and 491.
LCM(488,491) = 23×611×4911
LCM(488,491) = 239608
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 491
List of positive integer factors of 491 that divides 491 without a remainder.
1, 491
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 488 and 491, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(488,491) = 1
LCM(488,491) = ( 488 × 491) / 1
LCM(488,491) = 239608 / 1
LCM(488,491) = 239608
(i) The LCM of 491 and 488 is associative
LCM of 488 and 491 = LCM of 491 and 488
1. What is the LCM of 488 and 491?
Answer: LCM of 488 and 491 is 239608.
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 491?
Answer: Factors of 491 are 1, 491. There are 2 integers that are factors of 491. The greatest factor of 491 is 491.
4. How to Find the LCM of 488 and 491?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 488 and 491 = 239608
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 488
488 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 491
491 = 491
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 239608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 61 x 491
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 488 and 491 is 239608.