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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 878 and 886 the smallest integer that is 388954 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 878 and 886 is 388954.
LCM(878,886) = 388954
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 878 and 886. First we will calculate the prime factors of 878 and 886.
Prime Factorization of 878
2 | 878 |
439 | 439 |
1 |
Prime factors of 878 are 2,439. Prime factorization of 878 in exponential form is:
878 = 21×4391
Prime Factorization of 886
2 | 886 |
443 | 443 |
1 |
Prime factors of 886 are 2,443. Prime factorization of 886 in exponential form is:
886 = 21×4431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 878 and 886.
LCM(878,886) = 21×4391×4431
LCM(878,886) = 388954
Factors of 878
List of positive integer factors of 878 that divides 878 without a remainder.
1, 2, 439, 878
Factors of 886
List of positive integer factors of 886 that divides 886 without a remainder.
1, 2, 443, 886
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 878 and 886, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(878,886) = 2
LCM(878,886) = ( 878 × 886) / 2
LCM(878,886) = 777908 / 2
LCM(878,886) = 388954
(i) The LCM of 886 and 878 is associative
LCM of 878 and 886 = LCM of 886 and 878
1. What is the LCM of 878 and 886?
Answer: LCM of 878 and 886 is 388954.
2. What are the Factors of 878?
Answer: Factors of 878 are 1, 2, 439, 878. There are 4 integers that are factors of 878. The greatest factor of 878 is 878.
3. What are the Factors of 886?
Answer: Factors of 886 are 1, 2, 443, 886. There are 4 integers that are factors of 886. The greatest factor of 886 is 886.
4. How to Find the LCM of 878 and 886?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 878 and 886 = 388954
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 878
878 = 2 x 439
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 886
886 = 2 x 443
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 388954 = 2 x 439 x 443
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 878 and 886 is 388954.