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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 888 and 894 the smallest integer that is 132312 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 888 and 894 is 132312.
LCM(888,894) = 132312
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 894. First we will calculate the prime factors of 888 and 894.
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 894
2 | 894 |
3 | 447 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 894 are 2, 3,149. Prime factorization of 894 in exponential form is:
894 = 21×31×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 888 and 894.
LCM(888,894) = 23×31×371×1491
LCM(888,894) = 132312
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 894
List of positive integer factors of 894 that divides 894 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 149, 298, 447, 894
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 888 and 894, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(888,894) = 6
LCM(888,894) = ( 888 × 894) / 6
LCM(888,894) = 793872 / 6
LCM(888,894) = 132312
(i) The LCM of 894 and 888 is associative
LCM of 888 and 894 = LCM of 894 and 888
1. What is the LCM of 888 and 894?
Answer: LCM of 888 and 894 is 132312.
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 894?
Answer: Factors of 894 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 149, 298, 447, 894. There are 8 integers that are factors of 894. The greatest factor of 894 is 894.
4. How to Find the LCM of 888 and 894?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 888 and 894 = 132312
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 894
894 = 2 x 3 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 132312 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 37 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 888 and 894 is 132312.