Least Common Multiple of 8985 and 8990

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8985 and 8990 the smallest integer that is 16155030 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8985 and 8990 is 16155030.

LCM(8985,8990) = 16155030

LCM of 8985 and 8990

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

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Least Common Multiple of 8985 and 8990

LCM of 8985 and 8990 is 16155030

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 8985 and 8990. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8985 and 8990.

Prime Factorization of 8985


3 8985
5 2995
599 599
1

Prime factors of 8985 are 3, 5,599. Prime factorization of 8985 in exponential form is:

8985 = 31×51×5991

Prime Factorization of 8990


2 8990
5 4495
29 899
31 31
1

Prime factors of 8990 are 2, 5, 29,31. Prime factorization of 8990 in exponential form is:

8990 = 21×51×291×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8985 and 8990.

LCM(8985,8990) = 21×31×51×291×311×5991
LCM(8985,8990) = 16155030

Factors of 8985

List of positive integer factors of 8985 that divides 8985 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 15, 599, 1797, 2995, 8985

Factors of 8990

List of positive integer factors of 8990 that divides 8990 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 29, 31, 58, 62, 145, 155, 290, 310, 899, 1798, 4495, 8990

Least Common Multiple of 8985 and 8990 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8985 and 8990, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(8985,8990) = 5
LCM(8985,8990) = ( 8985 × 8990) / 5
LCM(8985,8990) = 80775150 / 5
LCM(8985,8990) = 16155030

Properties of LCM 8985 and 8990

(i) The LCM of 8990 and 8985 is associative

LCM of 8985 and 8990 = LCM of 8990 and 8985

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 8985 and 8990

1. What is the LCM of 8985 and 8990?

Answer: LCM of 8985 and 8990 is 16155030.

2. What are the Factors of 8985?

Answer: Factors of 8985 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 599, 1797, 2995, 8985. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8985. The greatest factor of 8985 is 8985.

3. What are the Factors of 8990?

Answer: Factors of 8990 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 29, 31, 58, 62, 145, 155, 290, 310, 899, 1798, 4495, 8990. There are 16 integers that are factors of 8990. The greatest factor of 8990 is 8990.

4. How to Find the LCM of 8985 and 8990?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 8985 and 8990 = 16155030

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8985

8985 = 3 x 5 x 599

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8990

8990 = 2 x 5 x 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 = 16155030 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 29 x 31 x 599

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8985 and 8990 is 16155030.