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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 7996 and 8002 the smallest integer that is 31991996 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 7996 and 8002 is 31991996.
LCM(7996,8002) = 31991996
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 7996 and 8002. First we will calculate the prime factors of 7996 and 8002.
Prime Factorization of 7996
2 | 7996 |
2 | 3998 |
1999 | 1999 |
1 |
Prime factors of 7996 are 2,1999. Prime factorization of 7996 in exponential form is:
7996 = 22×19991
Prime Factorization of 8002
2 | 8002 |
4001 | 4001 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8002 are 2,4001. Prime factorization of 8002 in exponential form is:
8002 = 21×40011
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 7996 and 8002.
LCM(7996,8002) = 22×19991×40011
LCM(7996,8002) = 31991996
Factors of 7996
List of positive integer factors of 7996 that divides 7996 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 1999, 3998, 7996
Factors of 8002
List of positive integer factors of 8002 that divides 8002 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4001, 8002
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 7996 and 8002, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(7996,8002) = 2
LCM(7996,8002) = ( 7996 × 8002) / 2
LCM(7996,8002) = 63983992 / 2
LCM(7996,8002) = 31991996
(i) The LCM of 8002 and 7996 is associative
LCM of 7996 and 8002 = LCM of 8002 and 7996
1. What is the LCM of 7996 and 8002?
Answer: LCM of 7996 and 8002 is 31991996.
2. What are the Factors of 7996?
Answer: Factors of 7996 are 1, 2, 4, 1999, 3998, 7996. There are 6 integers that are factors of 7996. The greatest factor of 7996 is 7996.
3. What are the Factors of 8002?
Answer: Factors of 8002 are 1, 2, 4001, 8002. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8002. The greatest factor of 8002 is 8002.
4. How to Find the LCM of 7996 and 8002?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 7996 and 8002 = 31991996
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 7996
7996 = 2 x 2 x 1999
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8002
8002 = 2 x 4001
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 31991996 = 2 x 2 x 1999 x 4001
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 7996 and 8002 is 31991996.