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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 977 and 981 the smallest integer that is 958437 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 977 and 981 is 958437.
LCM(977,981) = 958437
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 977 and 981. First we will calculate the prime factors of 977 and 981.
Prime Factorization of 977
977 | 977 |
1 |
Prime factors of 977 are 977. Prime factorization of 977 in exponential form is:
977 = 9771
Prime Factorization of 981
3 | 981 |
3 | 327 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 981 are 3,109. Prime factorization of 981 in exponential form is:
981 = 32×1091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 977 and 981.
LCM(977,981) = 32×1091×9771
LCM(977,981) = 958437
Factors of 977
List of positive integer factors of 977 that divides 977 without a remainder.
1, 977
Factors of 981
List of positive integer factors of 981 that divides 981 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 109, 327, 981
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 977 and 981, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(977,981) = 1
LCM(977,981) = ( 977 × 981) / 1
LCM(977,981) = 958437 / 1
LCM(977,981) = 958437
(i) The LCM of 981 and 977 is associative
LCM of 977 and 981 = LCM of 981 and 977
1. What is the LCM of 977 and 981?
Answer: LCM of 977 and 981 is 958437.
2. What are the Factors of 977?
Answer: Factors of 977 are 1, 977. There are 2 integers that are factors of 977. The greatest factor of 977 is 977.
3. What are the Factors of 981?
Answer: Factors of 981 are 1, 3, 9, 109, 327, 981. There are 6 integers that are factors of 981. The greatest factor of 981 is 981.
4. How to Find the LCM of 977 and 981?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 977 and 981 = 958437
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 977
977 = 977
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 981
981 = 3 x 3 x 109
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 958437 = 3 x 3 x 109 x 977
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 977 and 981 is 958437.