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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 908 and 916 the smallest integer that is 207932 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 908 and 916 is 207932.
LCM(908,916) = 207932
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 916. First we will calculate the prime factors of 908 and 916.
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 916
2 | 916 |
2 | 458 |
229 | 229 |
1 |
Prime factors of 916 are 2,229. Prime factorization of 916 in exponential form is:
916 = 22×2291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 908 and 916.
LCM(908,916) = 22×2271×2291
LCM(908,916) = 207932
Factors of 908
List of positive integer factors of 908 that divides 908 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 227, 454, 908
Factors of 916
List of positive integer factors of 916 that divides 916 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 229, 458, 916
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 908 and 916, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(908,916) = 4
LCM(908,916) = ( 908 × 916) / 4
LCM(908,916) = 831728 / 4
LCM(908,916) = 207932
(i) The LCM of 916 and 908 is associative
LCM of 908 and 916 = LCM of 916 and 908
1. What is the LCM of 908 and 916?
Answer: LCM of 908 and 916 is 207932.
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 916?
Answer: Factors of 916 are 1, 2, 4, 229, 458, 916. There are 6 integers that are factors of 916. The greatest factor of 916 is 916.
4. How to Find the LCM of 908 and 916?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 908 and 916 = 207932
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 908
908 = 2 x 2 x 227
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 916
916 = 2 x 2 x 229
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 207932 = 2 x 2 x 227 x 229
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 908 and 916 is 207932.