Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8991 and 8993 the smallest integer that is 80856063 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8991 and 8993 is 80856063.
LCM(8991,8993) = 80856063
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 8991 and 8993. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8991 and 8993.
Prime Factorization of 8991
3 | 8991 |
3 | 2997 |
3 | 999 |
3 | 333 |
3 | 111 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8991 are 3,37. Prime factorization of 8991 in exponential form is:
8991 = 35×371
Prime Factorization of 8993
17 | 8993 |
23 | 529 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8993 are 17,23. Prime factorization of 8993 in exponential form is:
8993 = 171×232
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8991 and 8993.
LCM(8991,8993) = 35×171×232×371
LCM(8991,8993) = 80856063
Factors of 8991
List of positive integer factors of 8991 that divides 8991 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 37, 81, 111, 243, 333, 999, 2997, 8991
Factors of 8993
List of positive integer factors of 8993 that divides 8993 without a remainder.
1, 17, 23, 391, 529, 8993
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8991 and 8993, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8991,8993) = 1
LCM(8991,8993) = ( 8991 × 8993) / 1
LCM(8991,8993) = 80856063 / 1
LCM(8991,8993) = 80856063
(i) The LCM of 8993 and 8991 is associative
LCM of 8991 and 8993 = LCM of 8993 and 8991
1. What is the LCM of 8991 and 8993?
Answer: LCM of 8991 and 8993 is 80856063.
2. What are the Factors of 8991?
Answer: Factors of 8991 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 37, 81, 111, 243, 333, 999, 2997, 8991. There are 12 integers that are factors of 8991. The greatest factor of 8991 is 8991.
3. What are the Factors of 8993?
Answer: Factors of 8993 are 1, 17, 23, 391, 529, 8993. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8993. The greatest factor of 8993 is 8993.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8991 and 8993?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8991 and 8993 = 80856063
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8991
8991 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8993
8993 = 17 x 23 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 80856063 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 23 x 23 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8991 and 8993 is 80856063.