Least Common Multiple of 86 and 99

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 99 the smallest integer that is 8514 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 99 is 8514.

LCM(86,99) = 8514

LCM of 86 and 99

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

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Least Common Multiple of 86 and 99

LCM of 86 and 99 is 8514

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 86 and 99. First we will calculate the prime factors of 86 and 99.

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 99


3 99
3 33
11 11
1

Prime factors of 99 are 3,11. Prime factorization of 99 in exponential form is:

99 = 32×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 86 and 99.

LCM(86,99) = 21×32×111×431
LCM(86,99) = 8514

Factors of 86

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

1, 2, 43, 86

Factors of 99

List of positive integer factors of 99 that divides 99 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 11, 33, 99

Least Common Multiple of 86 and 99 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 99, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(86,99) = 1
LCM(86,99) = ( 86 × 99) / 1
LCM(86,99) = 8514 / 1
LCM(86,99) = 8514

Properties of LCM 86 and 99

(i) The LCM of 99 and 86 is associative

LCM of 86 and 99 = LCM of 99 and 86

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 86 and 99

1. What is the LCM of 86 and 99?

Answer: LCM of 86 and 99 is 8514.

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 99?

Answer: Factors of 99 are 1, 3, 9, 11, 33, 99. There are 6 integers that are factors of 99. The greatest factor of 99 is 99.

4. How to Find the LCM of 86 and 99?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 86 and 99 = 8514

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 86

86 = 2 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 99

99 = 3 x 3 x 11

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

LCM = 8514 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 86 and 99 is 8514.