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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 887 and 889 the smallest integer that is 788543 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 887 and 889 is 788543.
LCM(887,889) = 788543
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 887 and 889. First we will calculate the prime factors of 887 and 889.
Prime Factorization of 887
887 | 887 |
1 |
Prime factors of 887 are 887. Prime factorization of 887 in exponential form is:
887 = 8871
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 887 and 889.
LCM(887,889) = 71×1271×8871
LCM(887,889) = 788543
Factors of 887
List of positive integer factors of 887 that divides 887 without a remainder.
1, 887
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 887 and 889, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(887,889) = 1
LCM(887,889) = ( 887 × 889) / 1
LCM(887,889) = 788543 / 1
LCM(887,889) = 788543
(i) The LCM of 889 and 887 is associative
LCM of 887 and 889 = LCM of 889 and 887
1. What is the LCM of 887 and 889?
Answer: LCM of 887 and 889 is 788543.
2. What are the Factors of 887?
Answer: Factors of 887 are 1, 887. There are 2 integers that are factors of 887. The greatest factor of 887 is 887.
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 887 and 889?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 887 and 889 = 788543
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 887
887 = 887
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 = 788543 = 7 x 127 x 887
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 887 and 889 is 788543.