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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 898 and 899 the smallest integer that is 807302 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 898 and 899 is 807302.
LCM(898,899) = 807302
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 898 and 899. First we will calculate the prime factors of 898 and 899.
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
Prime Factorization of 899
29 | 899 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 899 are 29,31. Prime factorization of 899 in exponential form is:
899 = 291×311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 898 and 899.
LCM(898,899) = 21×291×311×4491
LCM(898,899) = 807302
Factors of 898
List of positive integer factors of 898 that divides 898 without a remainder.
1, 2, 449, 898
Factors of 899
List of positive integer factors of 899 that divides 899 without a remainder.
1, 29, 31, 899
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 898 and 899, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(898,899) = 1
LCM(898,899) = ( 898 × 899) / 1
LCM(898,899) = 807302 / 1
LCM(898,899) = 807302
(i) The LCM of 899 and 898 is associative
LCM of 898 and 899 = LCM of 899 and 898
1. What is the LCM of 898 and 899?
Answer: LCM of 898 and 899 is 807302.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 899?
Answer: Factors of 899 are 1, 29, 31, 899. There are 4 integers that are factors of 899. The greatest factor of 899 is 899.
4. How to Find the LCM of 898 and 899?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 898 and 899 = 807302
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 898
898 = 2 x 449
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 899
899 = 29 x 31
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 807302 = 2 x 29 x 31 x 449
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 898 and 899 is 807302.