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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 886 and 889 the smallest integer that is 787654 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 886 and 889 is 787654.
LCM(886,889) = 787654
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 886 and 889. First we will calculate the prime factors of 886 and 889.
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
Prime Factorization of 889
7 | 889 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 889 are 7,127. Prime factorization of 889 in exponential form is:
889 = 71×1271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 886 and 889.
LCM(886,889) = 21×71×1271×4431
LCM(886,889) = 787654
Factors of 886
List of positive integer factors of 886 that divides 886 without a remainder.
1, 2, 443, 886
Factors of 889
List of positive integer factors of 889 that divides 889 without a remainder.
1, 7, 127, 889
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 886 and 889, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(886,889) = 1
LCM(886,889) = ( 886 × 889) / 1
LCM(886,889) = 787654 / 1
LCM(886,889) = 787654
(i) The LCM of 889 and 886 is associative
LCM of 886 and 889 = LCM of 889 and 886
1. What is the LCM of 886 and 889?
Answer: LCM of 886 and 889 is 787654.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 889?
Answer: Factors of 889 are 1, 7, 127, 889. There are 4 integers that are factors of 889. The greatest factor of 889 is 889.
4. How to Find the LCM of 886 and 889?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 886 and 889 = 787654
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 886
886 = 2 x 443
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 889
889 = 7 x 127
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 787654 = 2 x 7 x 127 x 443
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 886 and 889 is 787654.