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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 908 and 914 the smallest integer that is 414956 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 908 and 914 is 414956.
LCM(908,914) = 414956
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 908 and 914. First we will calculate the prime factors of 908 and 914.
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
Prime Factorization of 914
2 | 914 |
457 | 457 |
1 |
Prime factors of 914 are 2,457. Prime factorization of 914 in exponential form is:
914 = 21×4571
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 908 and 914.
LCM(908,914) = 22×2271×4571
LCM(908,914) = 414956
Factors of 908
List of positive integer factors of 908 that divides 908 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 227, 454, 908
Factors of 914
List of positive integer factors of 914 that divides 914 without a remainder.
1, 2, 457, 914
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 908 and 914, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(908,914) = 2
LCM(908,914) = ( 908 × 914) / 2
LCM(908,914) = 829912 / 2
LCM(908,914) = 414956
(i) The LCM of 914 and 908 is associative
LCM of 908 and 914 = LCM of 914 and 908
1. What is the LCM of 908 and 914?
Answer: LCM of 908 and 914 is 414956.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 914?
Answer: Factors of 914 are 1, 2, 457, 914. There are 4 integers that are factors of 914. The greatest factor of 914 is 914.
4. How to Find the LCM of 908 and 914?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 908 and 914 = 414956
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 908
908 = 2 x 2 x 227
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 914
914 = 2 x 457
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 414956 = 2 x 2 x 227 x 457
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 908 and 914 is 414956.