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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 886 and 892 the smallest integer that is 395156 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 886 and 892 is 395156.
LCM(886,892) = 395156
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 892. First we will calculate the prime factors of 886 and 892.
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 892
2 | 892 |
2 | 446 |
223 | 223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 892 are 2,223. Prime factorization of 892 in exponential form is:
892 = 22×2231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 886 and 892.
LCM(886,892) = 22×2231×4431
LCM(886,892) = 395156
Factors of 886
List of positive integer factors of 886 that divides 886 without a remainder.
1, 2, 443, 886
Factors of 892
List of positive integer factors of 892 that divides 892 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 223, 446, 892
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 886 and 892, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(886,892) = 2
LCM(886,892) = ( 886 × 892) / 2
LCM(886,892) = 790312 / 2
LCM(886,892) = 395156
(i) The LCM of 892 and 886 is associative
LCM of 886 and 892 = LCM of 892 and 886
1. What is the LCM of 886 and 892?
Answer: LCM of 886 and 892 is 395156.
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 892?
Answer: Factors of 892 are 1, 2, 4, 223, 446, 892. There are 6 integers that are factors of 892. The greatest factor of 892 is 892.
4. How to Find the LCM of 886 and 892?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 886 and 892 = 395156
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 886
886 = 2 x 443
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 892
892 = 2 x 2 x 223
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 395156 = 2 x 2 x 223 x 443
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 886 and 892 is 395156.