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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 898 and 901 the smallest integer that is 809098 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 898 and 901 is 809098.
LCM(898,901) = 809098
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 901. First we will calculate the prime factors of 898 and 901.
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 901
17 | 901 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 901 are 17,53. Prime factorization of 901 in exponential form is:
901 = 171×531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 898 and 901.
LCM(898,901) = 21×171×531×4491
LCM(898,901) = 809098
Factors of 898
List of positive integer factors of 898 that divides 898 without a remainder.
1, 2, 449, 898
Factors of 901
List of positive integer factors of 901 that divides 901 without a remainder.
1, 17, 53, 901
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 898 and 901, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(898,901) = 1
LCM(898,901) = ( 898 × 901) / 1
LCM(898,901) = 809098 / 1
LCM(898,901) = 809098
(i) The LCM of 901 and 898 is associative
LCM of 898 and 901 = LCM of 901 and 898
1. What is the LCM of 898 and 901?
Answer: LCM of 898 and 901 is 809098.
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 901?
Answer: Factors of 901 are 1, 17, 53, 901. There are 4 integers that are factors of 901. The greatest factor of 901 is 901.
4. How to Find the LCM of 898 and 901?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 898 and 901 = 809098
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 898
898 = 2 x 449
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 901
901 = 17 x 53
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 809098 = 2 x 17 x 53 x 449
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 898 and 901 is 809098.