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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 888 and 893 the smallest integer that is 792984 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 888 and 893 is 792984.
LCM(888,893) = 792984
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 888 and 893. First we will calculate the prime factors of 888 and 893.
Prime Factorization of 888
2 | 888 |
2 | 444 |
2 | 222 |
3 | 111 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 888 are 2, 3,37. Prime factorization of 888 in exponential form is:
888 = 23×31×371
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 888 and 893.
LCM(888,893) = 23×31×191×371×471
LCM(888,893) = 792984
Factors of 888
List of positive integer factors of 888 that divides 888 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 37, 74, 111, 148, 222, 296, 444, 888
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 888 and 893, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(888,893) = 1
LCM(888,893) = ( 888 × 893) / 1
LCM(888,893) = 792984 / 1
LCM(888,893) = 792984
(i) The LCM of 893 and 888 is associative
LCM of 888 and 893 = LCM of 893 and 888
1. What is the LCM of 888 and 893?
Answer: LCM of 888 and 893 is 792984.
2. What are the Factors of 888?
Answer: Factors of 888 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 37, 74, 111, 148, 222, 296, 444, 888. There are 16 integers that are factors of 888. The greatest factor of 888 is 888.
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 888 and 893?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 888 and 893 = 792984
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 888
888 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 37
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 = 792984 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 19 x 37 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 888 and 893 is 792984.