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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 902 and 903 the smallest integer that is 814506 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 902 and 903 is 814506.
LCM(902,903) = 814506
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 902 and 903. First we will calculate the prime factors of 902 and 903.
Prime Factorization of 902
2 | 902 |
11 | 451 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 902 are 2, 11,41. Prime factorization of 902 in exponential form is:
902 = 21×111×411
Prime Factorization of 903
3 | 903 |
7 | 301 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 903 are 3, 7,43. Prime factorization of 903 in exponential form is:
903 = 31×71×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 902 and 903.
LCM(902,903) = 21×31×71×111×411×431
LCM(902,903) = 814506
Factors of 902
List of positive integer factors of 902 that divides 902 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 41, 82, 451, 902
Factors of 903
List of positive integer factors of 903 that divides 903 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 43, 129, 301, 903
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 902 and 903, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(902,903) = 1
LCM(902,903) = ( 902 × 903) / 1
LCM(902,903) = 814506 / 1
LCM(902,903) = 814506
(i) The LCM of 903 and 902 is associative
LCM of 902 and 903 = LCM of 903 and 902
1. What is the LCM of 902 and 903?
Answer: LCM of 902 and 903 is 814506.
2. What are the Factors of 902?
Answer: Factors of 902 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 41, 82, 451, 902. There are 8 integers that are factors of 902. The greatest factor of 902 is 902.
3. What are the Factors of 903?
Answer: Factors of 903 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 43, 129, 301, 903. There are 8 integers that are factors of 903. The greatest factor of 903 is 903.
4. How to Find the LCM of 902 and 903?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 902 and 903 = 814506
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 902
902 = 2 x 11 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 903
903 = 3 x 7 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 814506 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 41 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 902 and 903 is 814506.