Least Common Multiple of 89 and 68

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 89 and 68 the smallest integer that is 6052 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 68 is 6052.

LCM(89,68) = 6052

LCM of 89 and 68

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 89 and 68

LCM of 89 and 68 is 6052

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 89 and 68. First we will calculate the prime factors of 89 and 68.

Prime Factorization of 89


89 89
1

Prime factors of 89 are 89. Prime factorization of 89 in exponential form is:

89 = 891

Prime Factorization of 68


2 68
2 34
17 17
1

Prime factors of 68 are 2,17. Prime factorization of 68 in exponential form is:

68 = 22×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 89 and 68.

LCM(89,68) = 22×171×891
LCM(89,68) = 6052

Factors of 89

List of positive integer factors of 89 that divides 89 without a remainder.

1, 89

Factors of 68

List of positive integer factors of 68 that divides 68 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68

Least Common Multiple of 89 and 68 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 89 and 68, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(89,68) = 1
LCM(89,68) = ( 89 × 68) / 1
LCM(89,68) = 6052 / 1
LCM(89,68) = 6052

Properties of LCM 89 and 68

(i) The LCM of 68 and 89 is associative

LCM of 89 and 68 = LCM of 68 and 89

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 89 and 68

1. What is the LCM of 89 and 68?

Answer: LCM of 89 and 68 is 6052.

2. What are the Factors of 89?

Answer: Factors of 89 are 1, 89. There are 2 integers that are factors of 89. The greatest factor of 89 is 89.

3. What are the Factors of 68?

Answer: Factors of 68 are 1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68. There are 6 integers that are factors of 68. The greatest factor of 68 is 68.

4. How to Find the LCM of 89 and 68?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 89 and 68 = 6052

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 89

89 = 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 68

68 = 2 x 2 x 17

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 6052 = 2 x 2 x 17 x 89

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 89 and 68 is 6052.