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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 488 and 495 the smallest integer that is 241560 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 488 and 495 is 241560.
LCM(488,495) = 241560
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 495. First we will calculate the prime factors of 488 and 495.
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 495
3 | 495 |
3 | 165 |
5 | 55 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 495 are 3, 5,11. Prime factorization of 495 in exponential form is:
495 = 32×51×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 488 and 495.
LCM(488,495) = 23×32×51×111×611
LCM(488,495) = 241560
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 495
List of positive integer factors of 495 that divides 495 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 33, 45, 55, 99, 165, 495
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 488 and 495, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(488,495) = 1
LCM(488,495) = ( 488 × 495) / 1
LCM(488,495) = 241560 / 1
LCM(488,495) = 241560
(i) The LCM of 495 and 488 is associative
LCM of 488 and 495 = LCM of 495 and 488
1. What is the LCM of 488 and 495?
Answer: LCM of 488 and 495 is 241560.
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 495?
Answer: Factors of 495 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 33, 45, 55, 99, 165, 495. There are 12 integers that are factors of 495. The greatest factor of 495 is 495.
4. How to Find the LCM of 488 and 495?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 488 and 495 = 241560
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 488
488 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 495
495 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 241560 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 11 x 61
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 488 and 495 is 241560.