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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 797 and 803 the smallest integer that is 639991 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 797 and 803 is 639991.
LCM(797,803) = 639991
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 797 and 803. First we will calculate the prime factors of 797 and 803.
Prime Factorization of 797
797 | 797 |
1 |
Prime factors of 797 are 797. Prime factorization of 797 in exponential form is:
797 = 7971
Prime Factorization of 803
11 | 803 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 803 are 11,73. Prime factorization of 803 in exponential form is:
803 = 111×731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 797 and 803.
LCM(797,803) = 111×731×7971
LCM(797,803) = 639991
Factors of 797
List of positive integer factors of 797 that divides 797 without a remainder.
1, 797
Factors of 803
List of positive integer factors of 803 that divides 803 without a remainder.
1, 11, 73, 803
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 797 and 803, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(797,803) = 1
LCM(797,803) = ( 797 × 803) / 1
LCM(797,803) = 639991 / 1
LCM(797,803) = 639991
(i) The LCM of 803 and 797 is associative
LCM of 797 and 803 = LCM of 803 and 797
1. What is the LCM of 797 and 803?
Answer: LCM of 797 and 803 is 639991.
2. What are the Factors of 797?
Answer: Factors of 797 are 1, 797. There are 2 integers that are factors of 797. The greatest factor of 797 is 797.
3. What are the Factors of 803?
Answer: Factors of 803 are 1, 11, 73, 803. There are 4 integers that are factors of 803. The greatest factor of 803 is 803.
4. How to Find the LCM of 797 and 803?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 797 and 803 = 639991
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 797
797 = 797
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 803
803 = 11 x 73
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 639991 = 11 x 73 x 797
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 797 and 803 is 639991.