Least Common Multiple of 7983 and 7987

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7983 and 7987 the smallest integer that is 63760221 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7983 and 7987 is 63760221.

LCM(7983,7987) = 63760221

LCM of 7983 and 7987

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

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Least Common Multiple of 7983 and 7987

LCM of 7983 and 7987 is 63760221

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 7983 and 7987. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7983 and 7987.

Prime Factorization of 7983


3 7983
3 2661
887 887
1

Prime factors of 7983 are 3,887. Prime factorization of 7983 in exponential form is:

7983 = 32×8871

Prime Factorization of 7987


7 7987
7 1141
163 163
1

Prime factors of 7987 are 7,163. Prime factorization of 7987 in exponential form is:

7987 = 72×1631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7983 and 7987.

LCM(7983,7987) = 32×72×1631×8871
LCM(7983,7987) = 63760221

Factors of 7983

List of positive integer factors of 7983 that divides 7983 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 887, 2661, 7983

Factors of 7987

List of positive integer factors of 7987 that divides 7987 without a remainder.

1, 7, 49, 163, 1141, 7987

Least Common Multiple of 7983 and 7987 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7983 and 7987, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(7983,7987) = 1
LCM(7983,7987) = ( 7983 × 7987) / 1
LCM(7983,7987) = 63760221 / 1
LCM(7983,7987) = 63760221

Properties of LCM 7983 and 7987

(i) The LCM of 7987 and 7983 is associative

LCM of 7983 and 7987 = LCM of 7987 and 7983

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 7983 and 7987

1. What is the LCM of 7983 and 7987?

Answer: LCM of 7983 and 7987 is 63760221.

2. What are the Factors of 7983?

Answer: Factors of 7983 are 1, 3, 9, 887, 2661, 7983. There are 6 integers that are factors of 7983. The greatest factor of 7983 is 7983.

3. What are the Factors of 7987?

Answer: Factors of 7987 are 1, 7, 49, 163, 1141, 7987. There are 6 integers that are factors of 7987. The greatest factor of 7987 is 7987.

4. How to Find the LCM of 7983 and 7987?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 7983 and 7987 = 63760221

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7983

7983 = 3 x 3 x 887

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 7987

7987 = 7 x 7 x 163

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

LCM = 63760221 = 3 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 163 x 887

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7983 and 7987 is 63760221.