Least Common Multiple of 86 and 90

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 86 and 90 the smallest integer that is 3870 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 90 is 3870.

LCM(86,90) = 3870

LCM of 86 and 90

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

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Least Common Multiple of 86 and 90

LCM of 86 and 90 is 3870

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 86 and 90. First we will calculate the prime factors of 86 and 90.

Prime Factorization of 86


2 86
43 43
1

Prime factors of 86 are 2,43. Prime factorization of 86 in exponential form is:

86 = 21×431

Prime Factorization of 90


2 90
3 45
3 15
5 5
1

Prime factors of 90 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 90 in exponential form is:

90 = 21×32×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 86 and 90.

LCM(86,90) = 21×32×51×431
LCM(86,90) = 3870

Factors of 86

List of positive integer factors of 86 that divides 86 without a remainder.

1, 2, 43, 86

Factors of 90

List of positive integer factors of 90 that divides 90 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18, 30, 45, 90

Least Common Multiple of 86 and 90 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 86 and 90, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(86,90) = 2
LCM(86,90) = ( 86 × 90) / 2
LCM(86,90) = 7740 / 2
LCM(86,90) = 3870

Properties of LCM 86 and 90

(i) The LCM of 90 and 86 is associative

LCM of 86 and 90 = LCM of 90 and 86

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 86 and 90

1. What is the LCM of 86 and 90?

Answer: LCM of 86 and 90 is 3870.

2. What are the Factors of 86?

Answer: Factors of 86 are 1, 2, 43, 86. There are 4 integers that are factors of 86. The greatest factor of 86 is 86.

3. What are the Factors of 90?

Answer: Factors of 90 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18, 30, 45, 90. There are 12 integers that are factors of 90. The greatest factor of 90 is 90.

4. How to Find the LCM of 86 and 90?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 86 and 90 = 3870

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 86

86 = 2 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 90

90 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5

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

LCM = 3870 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 86 and 90 is 3870.