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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 981 and 982 the smallest integer that is 963342 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 981 and 982 is 963342.
LCM(981,982) = 963342
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 981 and 982. First we will calculate the prime factors of 981 and 982.
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
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 981 and 982.
LCM(981,982) = 21×32×1091×4911
LCM(981,982) = 963342
Factors of 981
List of positive integer factors of 981 that divides 981 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 109, 327, 981
Factors of 982
List of positive integer factors of 982 that divides 982 without a remainder.
1, 2, 491, 982
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 981 and 982, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(981,982) = 1
LCM(981,982) = ( 981 × 982) / 1
LCM(981,982) = 963342 / 1
LCM(981,982) = 963342
(i) The LCM of 982 and 981 is associative
LCM of 981 and 982 = LCM of 982 and 981
1. What is the LCM of 981 and 982?
Answer: LCM of 981 and 982 is 963342.
2. 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.
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 981 and 982?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 981 and 982 = 963342
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 981
981 = 3 x 3 x 109
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 = 963342 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 109 x 491
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 981 and 982 is 963342.