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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8597 and 8601 the smallest integer that is 73942797 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8597 and 8601 is 73942797.
LCM(8597,8601) = 73942797
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 8597 and 8601. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8597 and 8601.
Prime Factorization of 8597
8597 | 8597 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8597 are 8597. Prime factorization of 8597 in exponential form is:
8597 = 85971
Prime Factorization of 8601
3 | 8601 |
47 | 2867 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8601 are 3, 47,61. Prime factorization of 8601 in exponential form is:
8601 = 31×471×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8597 and 8601.
LCM(8597,8601) = 31×471×611×85971
LCM(8597,8601) = 73942797
Factors of 8597
List of positive integer factors of 8597 that divides 8597 without a remainder.
1, 8597
Factors of 8601
List of positive integer factors of 8601 that divides 8601 without a remainder.
1, 3, 47, 61, 141, 183, 2867, 8601
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8597 and 8601, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8597,8601) = 1
LCM(8597,8601) = ( 8597 × 8601) / 1
LCM(8597,8601) = 73942797 / 1
LCM(8597,8601) = 73942797
(i) The LCM of 8601 and 8597 is associative
LCM of 8597 and 8601 = LCM of 8601 and 8597
1. What is the LCM of 8597 and 8601?
Answer: LCM of 8597 and 8601 is 73942797.
2. What are the Factors of 8597?
Answer: Factors of 8597 are 1, 8597. There are 2 integers that are factors of 8597. The greatest factor of 8597 is 8597.
3. What are the Factors of 8601?
Answer: Factors of 8601 are 1, 3, 47, 61, 141, 183, 2867, 8601. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8601. The greatest factor of 8601 is 8601.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8597 and 8601?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8597 and 8601 = 73942797
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8597
8597 = 8597
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8601
8601 = 3 x 47 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 73942797 = 3 x 47 x 61 x 8597
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8597 and 8601 is 73942797.