Least Common Multiple of 77 and 84

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 77 and 84 the smallest integer that is 924 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 84 is 924.

LCM(77,84) = 924

LCM of 77 and 84

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

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Least Common Multiple of 77 and 84

LCM of 77 and 84 is 924

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 77 and 84. First we will calculate the prime factors of 77 and 84.

Prime Factorization of 77


7 77
11 11
1

Prime factors of 77 are 7,11. Prime factorization of 77 in exponential form is:

77 = 71×111

Prime Factorization of 84


2 84
2 42
3 21
7 7
1

Prime factors of 84 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 84 in exponential form is:

84 = 22×31×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 77 and 84.

LCM(77,84) = 22×31×71×111
LCM(77,84) = 924

Factors of 77

List of positive integer factors of 77 that divides 77 without a remainder.

1, 7, 11, 77

Factors of 84

List of positive integer factors of 84 that divides 84 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84

Least Common Multiple of 77 and 84 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 77 and 84, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(77,84) = 7
LCM(77,84) = ( 77 × 84) / 7
LCM(77,84) = 6468 / 7
LCM(77,84) = 924

Properties of LCM 77 and 84

(i) The LCM of 84 and 77 is associative

LCM of 77 and 84 = LCM of 84 and 77

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 77 and 84

1. What is the LCM of 77 and 84?

Answer: LCM of 77 and 84 is 924.

2. What are the Factors of 77?

Answer: Factors of 77 are 1, 7, 11, 77. There are 4 integers that are factors of 77. The greatest factor of 77 is 77.

3. What are the Factors of 84?

Answer: Factors of 84 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84. There are 12 integers that are factors of 84. The greatest factor of 84 is 84.

4. How to Find the LCM of 77 and 84?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 77 and 84 = 924

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 77

77 = 7 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 84

84 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7

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

LCM = 924 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 77 and 84 is 924.