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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 914 and 916 the smallest integer that is 418612 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 914 and 916 is 418612.
LCM(914,916) = 418612
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 914 and 916. First we will calculate the prime factors of 914 and 916.
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
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 914 and 916.
LCM(914,916) = 22×2291×4571
LCM(914,916) = 418612
Factors of 914
List of positive integer factors of 914 that divides 914 without a remainder.
1, 2, 457, 914
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 914 and 916, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(914,916) = 2
LCM(914,916) = ( 914 × 916) / 2
LCM(914,916) = 837224 / 2
LCM(914,916) = 418612
(i) The LCM of 916 and 914 is associative
LCM of 914 and 916 = LCM of 916 and 914
1. What is the LCM of 914 and 916?
Answer: LCM of 914 and 916 is 418612.
2. 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.
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 914 and 916?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 914 and 916 = 418612
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 914
914 = 2 x 457
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 = 418612 = 2 x 2 x 229 x 457
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 914 and 916 is 418612.