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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 898 and 902 the smallest integer that is 404998 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 898 and 902 is 404998.
LCM(898,902) = 404998
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 902. First we will calculate the prime factors of 898 and 902.
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 902
2 | 902 |
11 | 451 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 902 are 2, 11,41. Prime factorization of 902 in exponential form is:
902 = 21×111×411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 898 and 902.
LCM(898,902) = 21×111×411×4491
LCM(898,902) = 404998
Factors of 898
List of positive integer factors of 898 that divides 898 without a remainder.
1, 2, 449, 898
Factors of 902
List of positive integer factors of 902 that divides 902 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 41, 82, 451, 902
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 898 and 902, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(898,902) = 2
LCM(898,902) = ( 898 × 902) / 2
LCM(898,902) = 809996 / 2
LCM(898,902) = 404998
(i) The LCM of 902 and 898 is associative
LCM of 898 and 902 = LCM of 902 and 898
1. What is the LCM of 898 and 902?
Answer: LCM of 898 and 902 is 404998.
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 902?
Answer: Factors of 902 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 41, 82, 451, 902. There are 8 integers that are factors of 902. The greatest factor of 902 is 902.
4. How to Find the LCM of 898 and 902?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 898 and 902 = 404998
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 898
898 = 2 x 449
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 902
902 = 2 x 11 x 41
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 404998 = 2 x 11 x 41 x 449
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 898 and 902 is 404998.