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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 902 and 908 the smallest integer that is 409508 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 902 and 908 is 409508.
LCM(902,908) = 409508
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 908. First we will calculate the prime factors of 902 and 908.
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 908
2 | 908 |
2 | 454 |
227 | 227 |
1 |
Prime factors of 908 are 2,227. Prime factorization of 908 in exponential form is:
908 = 22×2271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 902 and 908.
LCM(902,908) = 22×111×411×2271
LCM(902,908) = 409508
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 908
List of positive integer factors of 908 that divides 908 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 227, 454, 908
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 902 and 908, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(902,908) = 2
LCM(902,908) = ( 902 × 908) / 2
LCM(902,908) = 819016 / 2
LCM(902,908) = 409508
(i) The LCM of 908 and 902 is associative
LCM of 902 and 908 = LCM of 908 and 902
1. What is the LCM of 902 and 908?
Answer: LCM of 902 and 908 is 409508.
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 908?
Answer: Factors of 908 are 1, 2, 4, 227, 454, 908. There are 6 integers that are factors of 908. The greatest factor of 908 is 908.
4. How to Find the LCM of 902 and 908?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 902 and 908 = 409508
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 902
902 = 2 x 11 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 908
908 = 2 x 2 x 227
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 409508 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 41 x 227
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 902 and 908 is 409508.