Least Common Multiple of 979 and 982

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 979 and 982 the smallest integer that is 961378 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 979 and 982 is 961378.

LCM(979,982) = 961378

LCM of 979 and 982

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 979 and 982

LCM of 979 and 982 is 961378

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 979 and 982. First we will calculate the prime factors of 979 and 982.

Prime Factorization of 979


11 979
89 89
1

Prime factors of 979 are 11,89. Prime factorization of 979 in exponential form is:

979 = 111×891

Prime Factorization of 982


2 982
491 491
1

Prime factors of 982 are 2,491. Prime factorization of 982 in exponential form is:

982 = 21×4911

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 979 and 982.

LCM(979,982) = 21×111×891×4911
LCM(979,982) = 961378

Factors of 979

List of positive integer factors of 979 that divides 979 without a remainder.

1, 11, 89, 979

Factors of 982

List of positive integer factors of 982 that divides 982 without a remainder.

1, 2, 491, 982

Least Common Multiple of 979 and 982 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 979 and 982, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(979,982) = 1
LCM(979,982) = ( 979 × 982) / 1
LCM(979,982) = 961378 / 1
LCM(979,982) = 961378

Properties of LCM 979 and 982

(i) The LCM of 982 and 979 is associative

LCM of 979 and 982 = LCM of 982 and 979

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 979 and 982

1. What is the LCM of 979 and 982?

Answer: LCM of 979 and 982 is 961378.

2. What are the Factors of 979?

Answer: Factors of 979 are 1, 11, 89, 979. There are 4 integers that are factors of 979. The greatest factor of 979 is 979.

3. What are the Factors of 982?

Answer: Factors of 982 are 1, 2, 491, 982. There are 4 integers that are factors of 982. The greatest factor of 982 is 982.

4. How to Find the LCM of 979 and 982?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 979 and 982 = 961378

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 979

979 = 11 x 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 982

982 = 2 x 491

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 961378 = 2 x 11 x 89 x 491

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 979 and 982 is 961378.