Least Common Multiple of 1879 and 1887

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1879 and 1887 the smallest integer that is 3545673 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1879 and 1887 is 3545673.

LCM(1879,1887) = 3545673

LCM of 1879 and 1887

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1879 and 1887

LCM of 1879 and 1887 is 3545673

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1879 and 1887. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1879 and 1887.

Prime Factorization of 1879


1879 1879
1

Prime factors of 1879 are 1879. Prime factorization of 1879 in exponential form is:

1879 = 18791

Prime Factorization of 1887


3 1887
17 629
37 37
1

Prime factors of 1887 are 3, 17,37. Prime factorization of 1887 in exponential form is:

1887 = 31×171×371

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1879 and 1887.

LCM(1879,1887) = 31×171×371×18791
LCM(1879,1887) = 3545673

Factors of 1879

List of positive integer factors of 1879 that divides 1879 without a remainder.

1, 1879

Factors of 1887

List of positive integer factors of 1887 that divides 1887 without a remainder.

1, 3, 17, 37, 51, 111, 629, 1887

Least Common Multiple of 1879 and 1887 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1879 and 1887, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1879,1887) = 1
LCM(1879,1887) = ( 1879 × 1887) / 1
LCM(1879,1887) = 3545673 / 1
LCM(1879,1887) = 3545673

Properties of LCM 1879 and 1887

(i) The LCM of 1887 and 1879 is associative

LCM of 1879 and 1887 = LCM of 1887 and 1879

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1879 and 1887

1. What is the LCM of 1879 and 1887?

Answer: LCM of 1879 and 1887 is 3545673.

2. What are the Factors of 1879?

Answer: Factors of 1879 are 1, 1879. There are 2 integers that are factors of 1879. The greatest factor of 1879 is 1879.

3. What are the Factors of 1887?

Answer: Factors of 1887 are 1, 3, 17, 37, 51, 111, 629, 1887. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1887. The greatest factor of 1887 is 1887.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1879 and 1887?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1879 and 1887 = 3545673

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1879

1879 = 1879

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1887

1887 = 3 x 17 x 37

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

LCM = 3545673 = 3 x 17 x 37 x 1879

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1879 and 1887 is 3545673.