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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 887 and 892 the smallest integer that is 791204 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 887 and 892 is 791204.
LCM(887,892) = 791204
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 892. First we will calculate the prime factors of 887 and 892.
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 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 887 and 892.
LCM(887,892) = 22×2231×8871
LCM(887,892) = 791204
Factors of 887
List of positive integer factors of 887 that divides 887 without a remainder.
1, 887
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 887 and 892, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(887,892) = 1
LCM(887,892) = ( 887 × 892) / 1
LCM(887,892) = 791204 / 1
LCM(887,892) = 791204
(i) The LCM of 892 and 887 is associative
LCM of 887 and 892 = LCM of 892 and 887
1. What is the LCM of 887 and 892?
Answer: LCM of 887 and 892 is 791204.
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 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 887 and 892?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 887 and 892 = 791204
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 887
887 = 887
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 = 791204 = 2 x 2 x 223 x 887
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 887 and 892 is 791204.