Least Common Multiple of 8972 and 8978

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8972 and 8978 the smallest integer that is 40275308 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8972 and 8978 is 40275308.

LCM(8972,8978) = 40275308

LCM of 8972 and 8978

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

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Least Common Multiple of 8972 and 8978

LCM of 8972 and 8978 is 40275308

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 8972 and 8978. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8972 and 8978.

Prime Factorization of 8972


2 8972
2 4486
2243 2243
1

Prime factors of 8972 are 2,2243. Prime factorization of 8972 in exponential form is:

8972 = 22×22431

Prime Factorization of 8978


2 8978
67 4489
67 67
1

Prime factors of 8978 are 2,67. Prime factorization of 8978 in exponential form is:

8978 = 21×672

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8972 and 8978.

LCM(8972,8978) = 22×672×22431
LCM(8972,8978) = 40275308

Factors of 8972

List of positive integer factors of 8972 that divides 8972 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 2243, 4486, 8972

Factors of 8978

List of positive integer factors of 8978 that divides 8978 without a remainder.

1, 2, 67, 134, 4489, 8978

Least Common Multiple of 8972 and 8978 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8972 and 8978, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(8972,8978) = 2
LCM(8972,8978) = ( 8972 × 8978) / 2
LCM(8972,8978) = 80550616 / 2
LCM(8972,8978) = 40275308

Properties of LCM 8972 and 8978

(i) The LCM of 8978 and 8972 is associative

LCM of 8972 and 8978 = LCM of 8978 and 8972

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 8972 and 8978

1. What is the LCM of 8972 and 8978?

Answer: LCM of 8972 and 8978 is 40275308.

2. What are the Factors of 8972?

Answer: Factors of 8972 are 1, 2, 4, 2243, 4486, 8972. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8972. The greatest factor of 8972 is 8972.

3. What are the Factors of 8978?

Answer: Factors of 8978 are 1, 2, 67, 134, 4489, 8978. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8978. The greatest factor of 8978 is 8978.

4. How to Find the LCM of 8972 and 8978?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 8972 and 8978 = 40275308

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8972

8972 = 2 x 2 x 2243

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8978

8978 = 2 x 67 x 67

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

LCM = 40275308 = 2 x 2 x 67 x 67 x 2243

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8972 and 8978 is 40275308.