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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 892 and 894 the smallest integer that is 398724 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 892 and 894 is 398724.
LCM(892,894) = 398724
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 892 and 894. First we will calculate the prime factors of 892 and 894.
Prime Factorization of 892
2 | 892 |
2 | 446 |
223 | 223 |
1 |
Prime factors of 892 are 2,223. Prime factorization of 892 in exponential form is:
892 = 22×2231
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 892 and 894.
LCM(892,894) = 22×31×1491×2231
LCM(892,894) = 398724
Factors of 892
List of positive integer factors of 892 that divides 892 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 223, 446, 892
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 892 and 894, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(892,894) = 2
LCM(892,894) = ( 892 × 894) / 2
LCM(892,894) = 797448 / 2
LCM(892,894) = 398724
(i) The LCM of 894 and 892 is associative
LCM of 892 and 894 = LCM of 894 and 892
1. What is the LCM of 892 and 894?
Answer: LCM of 892 and 894 is 398724.
2. What are the Factors of 892?
Answer: Factors of 892 are 1, 2, 4, 223, 446, 892. There are 6 integers that are factors of 892. The greatest factor of 892 is 892.
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 892 and 894?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 892 and 894 = 398724
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 892
892 = 2 x 2 x 223
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 = 398724 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 149 x 223
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 892 and 894 is 398724.