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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 906 and 908 the smallest integer that is 411324 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 906 and 908 is 411324.
LCM(906,908) = 411324
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 906 and 908. First we will calculate the prime factors of 906 and 908.
Prime Factorization of 906
2 | 906 |
3 | 453 |
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 906 are 2, 3,151. Prime factorization of 906 in exponential form is:
906 = 21×31×1511
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 906 and 908.
LCM(906,908) = 22×31×1511×2271
LCM(906,908) = 411324
Factors of 906
List of positive integer factors of 906 that divides 906 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 151, 302, 453, 906
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 906 and 908, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(906,908) = 2
LCM(906,908) = ( 906 × 908) / 2
LCM(906,908) = 822648 / 2
LCM(906,908) = 411324
(i) The LCM of 908 and 906 is associative
LCM of 906 and 908 = LCM of 908 and 906
1. What is the LCM of 906 and 908?
Answer: LCM of 906 and 908 is 411324.
2. What are the Factors of 906?
Answer: Factors of 906 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 151, 302, 453, 906. There are 8 integers that are factors of 906. The greatest factor of 906 is 906.
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 906 and 908?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 906 and 908 = 411324
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 906
906 = 2 x 3 x 151
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 = 411324 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 151 x 227
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 906 and 908 is 411324.