Least Common Multiple of 1985 and 1989

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1985 and 1989 the smallest integer that is 3948165 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1985 and 1989 is 3948165.

LCM(1985,1989) = 3948165

LCM of 1985 and 1989

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1985 and 1989

LCM of 1985 and 1989 is 3948165

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1985 and 1989. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1985 and 1989.

Prime Factorization of 1985


5 1985
397 397
1

Prime factors of 1985 are 5,397. Prime factorization of 1985 in exponential form is:

1985 = 51×3971

Prime Factorization of 1989


3 1989
3 663
13 221
17 17
1

Prime factors of 1989 are 3, 13,17. Prime factorization of 1989 in exponential form is:

1989 = 32×131×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1985 and 1989.

LCM(1985,1989) = 32×51×131×171×3971
LCM(1985,1989) = 3948165

Factors of 1985

List of positive integer factors of 1985 that divides 1985 without a remainder.

1, 5, 397, 1985

Factors of 1989

List of positive integer factors of 1989 that divides 1989 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 13, 17, 39, 51, 117, 153, 221, 663, 1989

Least Common Multiple of 1985 and 1989 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1985 and 1989, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1985,1989) = 1
LCM(1985,1989) = ( 1985 × 1989) / 1
LCM(1985,1989) = 3948165 / 1
LCM(1985,1989) = 3948165

Properties of LCM 1985 and 1989

(i) The LCM of 1989 and 1985 is associative

LCM of 1985 and 1989 = LCM of 1989 and 1985

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1985 and 1989

1. What is the LCM of 1985 and 1989?

Answer: LCM of 1985 and 1989 is 3948165.

2. What are the Factors of 1985?

Answer: Factors of 1985 are 1, 5, 397, 1985. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1985. The greatest factor of 1985 is 1985.

3. What are the Factors of 1989?

Answer: Factors of 1989 are 1, 3, 9, 13, 17, 39, 51, 117, 153, 221, 663, 1989. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1989. The greatest factor of 1989 is 1989.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1985 and 1989?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1985 and 1989 = 3948165

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1985

1985 = 5 x 397

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1989

1989 = 3 x 3 x 13 x 17

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

LCM = 3948165 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 13 x 17 x 397

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1985 and 1989 is 3948165.