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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 887 and 893 the smallest integer that is 792091 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 887 and 893 is 792091.
LCM(887,893) = 792091
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 893. First we will calculate the prime factors of 887 and 893.
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 893
19 | 893 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 893 are 19,47. Prime factorization of 893 in exponential form is:
893 = 191×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 887 and 893.
LCM(887,893) = 191×471×8871
LCM(887,893) = 792091
Factors of 887
List of positive integer factors of 887 that divides 887 without a remainder.
1, 887
Factors of 893
List of positive integer factors of 893 that divides 893 without a remainder.
1, 19, 47, 893
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 887 and 893, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(887,893) = 1
LCM(887,893) = ( 887 × 893) / 1
LCM(887,893) = 792091 / 1
LCM(887,893) = 792091
(i) The LCM of 893 and 887 is associative
LCM of 887 and 893 = LCM of 893 and 887
1. What is the LCM of 887 and 893?
Answer: LCM of 887 and 893 is 792091.
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 893?
Answer: Factors of 893 are 1, 19, 47, 893. There are 4 integers that are factors of 893. The greatest factor of 893 is 893.
4. How to Find the LCM of 887 and 893?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 887 and 893 = 792091
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 887
887 = 887
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 893
893 = 19 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 792091 = 19 x 47 x 887
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 887 and 893 is 792091.