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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8997 and 9002 the smallest integer that is 80990994 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8997 and 9002 is 80990994.
LCM(8997,9002) = 80990994
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 8997 and 9002. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8997 and 9002.
Prime Factorization of 8997
3 | 8997 |
2999 | 2999 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8997 are 3,2999. Prime factorization of 8997 in exponential form is:
8997 = 31×29991
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 8997 and 9002.
LCM(8997,9002) = 21×31×71×6431×29991
LCM(8997,9002) = 80990994
Factors of 8997
List of positive integer factors of 8997 that divides 8997 without a remainder.
1, 3, 2999, 8997
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 8997 and 9002, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8997,9002) = 1
LCM(8997,9002) = ( 8997 × 9002) / 1
LCM(8997,9002) = 80990994 / 1
LCM(8997,9002) = 80990994
(i) The LCM of 9002 and 8997 is associative
LCM of 8997 and 9002 = LCM of 9002 and 8997
1. What is the LCM of 8997 and 9002?
Answer: LCM of 8997 and 9002 is 80990994.
2. What are the Factors of 8997?
Answer: Factors of 8997 are 1, 3, 2999, 8997. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8997. The greatest factor of 8997 is 8997.
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 8997 and 9002?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8997 and 9002 = 80990994
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8997
8997 = 3 x 2999
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 = 80990994 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 643 x 2999
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8997 and 9002 is 80990994.