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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1082 and 1087 the smallest integer that is 1176134 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1082 and 1087 is 1176134.
LCM(1082,1087) = 1176134
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 1082 and 1087. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1082 and 1087.
Prime Factorization of 1082
2 | 1082 |
541 | 541 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1082 are 2,541. Prime factorization of 1082 in exponential form is:
1082 = 21×5411
Prime Factorization of 1087
1087 | 1087 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1087 are 1087. Prime factorization of 1087 in exponential form is:
1087 = 10871
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1082 and 1087.
LCM(1082,1087) = 21×5411×10871
LCM(1082,1087) = 1176134
Factors of 1082
List of positive integer factors of 1082 that divides 1082 without a remainder.
1, 2, 541, 1082
Factors of 1087
List of positive integer factors of 1087 that divides 1087 without a remainder.
1, 1087
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1082 and 1087, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1082,1087) = 1
LCM(1082,1087) = ( 1082 × 1087) / 1
LCM(1082,1087) = 1176134 / 1
LCM(1082,1087) = 1176134
(i) The LCM of 1087 and 1082 is associative
LCM of 1082 and 1087 = LCM of 1087 and 1082
1. What is the LCM of 1082 and 1087?
Answer: LCM of 1082 and 1087 is 1176134.
2. What are the Factors of 1082?
Answer: Factors of 1082 are 1, 2, 541, 1082. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1082. The greatest factor of 1082 is 1082.
3. What are the Factors of 1087?
Answer: Factors of 1087 are 1, 1087. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1087. The greatest factor of 1087 is 1087.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1082 and 1087?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1082 and 1087 = 1176134
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1082
1082 = 2 x 541
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1087
1087 = 1087
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1176134 = 2 x 541 x 1087
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1082 and 1087 is 1176134.