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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 891 and 898 the smallest integer that is 800118 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 891 and 898 is 800118.
LCM(891,898) = 800118
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 891 and 898. First we will calculate the prime factors of 891 and 898.
Prime Factorization of 891
3 | 891 |
3 | 297 |
3 | 99 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 891 are 3,11. Prime factorization of 891 in exponential form is:
891 = 34×111
Prime Factorization of 898
2 | 898 |
449 | 449 |
1 |
Prime factors of 898 are 2,449. Prime factorization of 898 in exponential form is:
898 = 21×4491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 891 and 898.
LCM(891,898) = 21×34×111×4491
LCM(891,898) = 800118
Factors of 891
List of positive integer factors of 891 that divides 891 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 11, 27, 33, 81, 99, 297, 891
Factors of 898
List of positive integer factors of 898 that divides 898 without a remainder.
1, 2, 449, 898
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 891 and 898, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(891,898) = 1
LCM(891,898) = ( 891 × 898) / 1
LCM(891,898) = 800118 / 1
LCM(891,898) = 800118
(i) The LCM of 898 and 891 is associative
LCM of 891 and 898 = LCM of 898 and 891
1. What is the LCM of 891 and 898?
Answer: LCM of 891 and 898 is 800118.
2. What are the Factors of 891?
Answer: Factors of 891 are 1, 3, 9, 11, 27, 33, 81, 99, 297, 891. There are 10 integers that are factors of 891. The greatest factor of 891 is 891.
3. What are the Factors of 898?
Answer: Factors of 898 are 1, 2, 449, 898. There are 4 integers that are factors of 898. The greatest factor of 898 is 898.
4. How to Find the LCM of 891 and 898?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 891 and 898 = 800118
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 891
891 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 898
898 = 2 x 449
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 800118 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 449
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 891 and 898 is 800118.