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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8994 and 9002 the smallest integer that is 40481994 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8994 and 9002 is 40481994.
LCM(8994,9002) = 40481994
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 8994 and 9002. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8994 and 9002.
Prime Factorization of 8994
2 | 8994 |
3 | 4497 |
1499 | 1499 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8994 are 2, 3,1499. Prime factorization of 8994 in exponential form is:
8994 = 21×31×14991
Prime Factorization of 9002
2 | 9002 |
7 | 4501 |
643 | 643 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9002 are 2, 7,643. Prime factorization of 9002 in exponential form is:
9002 = 21×71×6431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8994 and 9002.
LCM(8994,9002) = 21×31×71×6431×14991
LCM(8994,9002) = 40481994
Factors of 8994
List of positive integer factors of 8994 that divides 8994 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 1499, 2998, 4497, 8994
Factors of 9002
List of positive integer factors of 9002 that divides 9002 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 643, 1286, 4501, 9002
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8994 and 9002, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8994,9002) = 2
LCM(8994,9002) = ( 8994 × 9002) / 2
LCM(8994,9002) = 80963988 / 2
LCM(8994,9002) = 40481994
(i) The LCM of 9002 and 8994 is associative
LCM of 8994 and 9002 = LCM of 9002 and 8994
1. What is the LCM of 8994 and 9002?
Answer: LCM of 8994 and 9002 is 40481994.
2. What are the Factors of 8994?
Answer: Factors of 8994 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 1499, 2998, 4497, 8994. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8994. The greatest factor of 8994 is 8994.
3. What are the Factors of 9002?
Answer: Factors of 9002 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 643, 1286, 4501, 9002. There are 8 integers that are factors of 9002. The greatest factor of 9002 is 9002.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8994 and 9002?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8994 and 9002 = 40481994
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8994
8994 = 2 x 3 x 1499
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9002
9002 = 2 x 7 x 643
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 40481994 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 643 x 1499
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8994 and 9002 is 40481994.