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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 876 and 877 the smallest integer that is 768252 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 876 and 877 is 768252.
LCM(876,877) = 768252
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 876 and 877. First we will calculate the prime factors of 876 and 877.
Prime Factorization of 876
2 | 876 |
2 | 438 |
3 | 219 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 876 are 2, 3,73. Prime factorization of 876 in exponential form is:
876 = 22×31×731
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 876 and 877.
LCM(876,877) = 22×31×731×8771
LCM(876,877) = 768252
Factors of 876
List of positive integer factors of 876 that divides 876 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 73, 146, 219, 292, 438, 876
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 876 and 877, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(876,877) = 1
LCM(876,877) = ( 876 × 877) / 1
LCM(876,877) = 768252 / 1
LCM(876,877) = 768252
(i) The LCM of 877 and 876 is associative
LCM of 876 and 877 = LCM of 877 and 876
1. What is the LCM of 876 and 877?
Answer: LCM of 876 and 877 is 768252.
2. What are the Factors of 876?
Answer: Factors of 876 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 73, 146, 219, 292, 438, 876. There are 12 integers that are factors of 876. The greatest factor of 876 is 876.
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 876 and 877?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 876 and 877 = 768252
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 876
876 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 73
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 = 768252 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 73 x 877
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 876 and 877 is 768252.