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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5977 and 5982 the smallest integer that is 35754414 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5977 and 5982 is 35754414.
LCM(5977,5982) = 35754414
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 5977 and 5982. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5977 and 5982.
Prime Factorization of 5977
43 | 5977 |
139 | 139 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5977 are 43,139. Prime factorization of 5977 in exponential form is:
5977 = 431×1391
Prime Factorization of 5982
2 | 5982 |
3 | 2991 |
997 | 997 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5982 are 2, 3,997. Prime factorization of 5982 in exponential form is:
5982 = 21×31×9971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5977 and 5982.
LCM(5977,5982) = 21×31×431×1391×9971
LCM(5977,5982) = 35754414
Factors of 5977
List of positive integer factors of 5977 that divides 5977 without a remainder.
1, 43, 139, 5977
Factors of 5982
List of positive integer factors of 5982 that divides 5982 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 997, 1994, 2991, 5982
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5977 and 5982, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5977,5982) = 1
LCM(5977,5982) = ( 5977 × 5982) / 1
LCM(5977,5982) = 35754414 / 1
LCM(5977,5982) = 35754414
(i) The LCM of 5982 and 5977 is associative
LCM of 5977 and 5982 = LCM of 5982 and 5977
1. What is the LCM of 5977 and 5982?
Answer: LCM of 5977 and 5982 is 35754414.
2. What are the Factors of 5977?
Answer: Factors of 5977 are 1, 43, 139, 5977. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5977. The greatest factor of 5977 is 5977.
3. What are the Factors of 5982?
Answer: Factors of 5982 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 997, 1994, 2991, 5982. There are 8 integers that are factors of 5982. The greatest factor of 5982 is 5982.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5977 and 5982?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5977 and 5982 = 35754414
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5977
5977 = 43 x 139
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5982
5982 = 2 x 3 x 997
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 35754414 = 2 x 3 x 43 x 139 x 997
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5977 and 5982 is 35754414.