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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5987 and 5991 the smallest integer that is 35868117 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5987 and 5991 is 35868117.
LCM(5987,5991) = 35868117
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 5987 and 5991. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5987 and 5991.
Prime Factorization of 5987
5987 | 5987 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5987 are 5987. Prime factorization of 5987 in exponential form is:
5987 = 59871
Prime Factorization of 5991
3 | 5991 |
1997 | 1997 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5991 are 3,1997. Prime factorization of 5991 in exponential form is:
5991 = 31×19971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5987 and 5991.
LCM(5987,5991) = 31×19971×59871
LCM(5987,5991) = 35868117
Factors of 5987
List of positive integer factors of 5987 that divides 5987 without a remainder.
1, 5987
Factors of 5991
List of positive integer factors of 5991 that divides 5991 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1997, 5991
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5987 and 5991, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5987,5991) = 1
LCM(5987,5991) = ( 5987 × 5991) / 1
LCM(5987,5991) = 35868117 / 1
LCM(5987,5991) = 35868117
(i) The LCM of 5991 and 5987 is associative
LCM of 5987 and 5991 = LCM of 5991 and 5987
1. What is the LCM of 5987 and 5991?
Answer: LCM of 5987 and 5991 is 35868117.
2. What are the Factors of 5987?
Answer: Factors of 5987 are 1, 5987. There are 2 integers that are factors of 5987. The greatest factor of 5987 is 5987.
3. What are the Factors of 5991?
Answer: Factors of 5991 are 1, 3, 1997, 5991. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5991. The greatest factor of 5991 is 5991.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5987 and 5991?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5987 and 5991 = 35868117
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5987
5987 = 5987
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5991
5991 = 3 x 1997
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 35868117 = 3 x 1997 x 5987
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5987 and 5991 is 35868117.