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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5897 and 5901 the smallest integer that is 34798197 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5897 and 5901 is 34798197.
LCM(5897,5901) = 34798197
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 5897 and 5901. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5897 and 5901.
Prime Factorization of 5897
5897 | 5897 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5897 are 5897. Prime factorization of 5897 in exponential form is:
5897 = 58971
Prime Factorization of 5901
3 | 5901 |
7 | 1967 |
281 | 281 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5901 are 3, 7,281. Prime factorization of 5901 in exponential form is:
5901 = 31×71×2811
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5897 and 5901.
LCM(5897,5901) = 31×71×2811×58971
LCM(5897,5901) = 34798197
Factors of 5897
List of positive integer factors of 5897 that divides 5897 without a remainder.
1, 5897
Factors of 5901
List of positive integer factors of 5901 that divides 5901 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 281, 843, 1967, 5901
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5897 and 5901, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5897,5901) = 1
LCM(5897,5901) = ( 5897 × 5901) / 1
LCM(5897,5901) = 34798197 / 1
LCM(5897,5901) = 34798197
(i) The LCM of 5901 and 5897 is associative
LCM of 5897 and 5901 = LCM of 5901 and 5897
1. What is the LCM of 5897 and 5901?
Answer: LCM of 5897 and 5901 is 34798197.
2. What are the Factors of 5897?
Answer: Factors of 5897 are 1, 5897. There are 2 integers that are factors of 5897. The greatest factor of 5897 is 5897.
3. What are the Factors of 5901?
Answer: Factors of 5901 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 281, 843, 1967, 5901. There are 8 integers that are factors of 5901. The greatest factor of 5901 is 5901.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5897 and 5901?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5897 and 5901 = 34798197
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5897
5897 = 5897
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5901
5901 = 3 x 7 x 281
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 34798197 = 3 x 7 x 281 x 5897
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5897 and 5901 is 34798197.