Least Common Multiple of 979 and 986

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 986 the smallest integer that is 965294 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 979 and 986 is 965294.

LCM(979,986) = 965294

LCM of 979 and 986

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

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Least Common Multiple of 979 and 986

LCM of 979 and 986 is 965294

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 979 and 986. First we will calculate the prime factors of 979 and 986.

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 986


2 986
17 493
29 29
1

Prime factors of 986 are 2, 17,29. Prime factorization of 986 in exponential form is:

986 = 21×171×291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 979 and 986.

LCM(979,986) = 21×111×171×291×891
LCM(979,986) = 965294

Factors of 979

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

1, 11, 89, 979

Factors of 986

List of positive integer factors of 986 that divides 986 without a remainder.

1, 2, 17, 29, 34, 58, 493, 986

Least Common Multiple of 979 and 986 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 986, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(979,986) = 1
LCM(979,986) = ( 979 × 986) / 1
LCM(979,986) = 965294 / 1
LCM(979,986) = 965294

Properties of LCM 979 and 986

(i) The LCM of 986 and 979 is associative

LCM of 979 and 986 = LCM of 986 and 979

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 979 and 986

1. What is the LCM of 979 and 986?

Answer: LCM of 979 and 986 is 965294.

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 986?

Answer: Factors of 986 are 1, 2, 17, 29, 34, 58, 493, 986. There are 8 integers that are factors of 986. The greatest factor of 986 is 986.

4. How to Find the LCM of 979 and 986?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 979 and 986 = 965294

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 979

979 = 11 x 89

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 986

986 = 2 x 17 x 29

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

LCM = 965294 = 2 x 11 x 17 x 29 x 89

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 979 and 986 is 965294.