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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 873 and 877 the smallest integer that is 765621 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 873 and 877 is 765621.
LCM(873,877) = 765621
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 873 and 877. First we will calculate the prime factors of 873 and 877.
Prime Factorization of 873
3 | 873 |
3 | 291 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 873 are 3,97. Prime factorization of 873 in exponential form is:
873 = 32×971
Prime Factorization of 877
877 | 877 |
1 |
Prime factors of 877 are 877. Prime factorization of 877 in exponential form is:
877 = 8771
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 873 and 877.
LCM(873,877) = 32×971×8771
LCM(873,877) = 765621
Factors of 873
List of positive integer factors of 873 that divides 873 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 97, 291, 873
Factors of 877
List of positive integer factors of 877 that divides 877 without a remainder.
1, 877
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 873 and 877, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(873,877) = 1
LCM(873,877) = ( 873 × 877) / 1
LCM(873,877) = 765621 / 1
LCM(873,877) = 765621
(i) The LCM of 877 and 873 is associative
LCM of 873 and 877 = LCM of 877 and 873
1. What is the LCM of 873 and 877?
Answer: LCM of 873 and 877 is 765621.
2. What are the Factors of 873?
Answer: Factors of 873 are 1, 3, 9, 97, 291, 873. There are 6 integers that are factors of 873. The greatest factor of 873 is 873.
3. What are the Factors of 877?
Answer: Factors of 877 are 1, 877. There are 2 integers that are factors of 877. The greatest factor of 877 is 877.
4. How to Find the LCM of 873 and 877?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 873 and 877 = 765621
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 873
873 = 3 x 3 x 97
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 877
877 = 877
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 765621 = 3 x 3 x 97 x 877
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 873 and 877 is 765621.