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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 898 and 904 the smallest integer that is 405896 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 898 and 904 is 405896.
LCM(898,904) = 405896
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 904. First we will calculate the prime factors of 898 and 904.
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 904
2 | 904 |
2 | 452 |
2 | 226 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 904 are 2,113. Prime factorization of 904 in exponential form is:
904 = 23×1131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 898 and 904.
LCM(898,904) = 23×1131×4491
LCM(898,904) = 405896
Factors of 898
List of positive integer factors of 898 that divides 898 without a remainder.
1, 2, 449, 898
Factors of 904
List of positive integer factors of 904 that divides 904 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 113, 226, 452, 904
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 898 and 904, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(898,904) = 2
LCM(898,904) = ( 898 × 904) / 2
LCM(898,904) = 811792 / 2
LCM(898,904) = 405896
(i) The LCM of 904 and 898 is associative
LCM of 898 and 904 = LCM of 904 and 898
1. What is the LCM of 898 and 904?
Answer: LCM of 898 and 904 is 405896.
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 904?
Answer: Factors of 904 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 113, 226, 452, 904. There are 8 integers that are factors of 904. The greatest factor of 904 is 904.
4. How to Find the LCM of 898 and 904?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 898 and 904 = 405896
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 898
898 = 2 x 449
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 904
904 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 113
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 405896 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 113 x 449
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 898 and 904 is 405896.