Least Common Multiple of 83 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 83 and 84 the smallest integer that is 6972 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 84 is 6972.

LCM(83,84) = 6972

LCM of 83 and 84

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 83 and 84

LCM of 83 and 84 is 6972

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 83 and 84. First we will calculate the prime factors of 83 and 84.

Prime Factorization of 83


83 83
1

Prime factors of 83 are 83. Prime factorization of 83 in exponential form is:

83 = 831

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 83 and 84.

LCM(83,84) = 22×31×71×831
LCM(83,84) = 6972

Factors of 83

List of positive integer factors of 83 that divides 83 without a remainder.

1, 83

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 83 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 83 and 84, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(83,84) = 1
LCM(83,84) = ( 83 × 84) / 1
LCM(83,84) = 6972 / 1
LCM(83,84) = 6972

Properties of LCM 83 and 84

(i) The LCM of 84 and 83 is associative

LCM of 83 and 84 = LCM of 84 and 83

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 83 and 84

1. What is the LCM of 83 and 84?

Answer: LCM of 83 and 84 is 6972.

2. What are the Factors of 83?

Answer: Factors of 83 are 1, 83. There are 2 integers that are factors of 83. The greatest factor of 83 is 83.

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 83 and 84?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 83 and 84 = 6972

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 83

83 = 83

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 = 6972 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 83 and 84 is 6972.