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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 981 and 983 the smallest integer that is 964323 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 981 and 983 is 964323.
LCM(981,983) = 964323
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 983. First we will calculate the prime factors of 981 and 983.
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 983
983 | 983 |
1 |
Prime factors of 983 are 983. Prime factorization of 983 in exponential form is:
983 = 9831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 981 and 983.
LCM(981,983) = 32×1091×9831
LCM(981,983) = 964323
Factors of 981
List of positive integer factors of 981 that divides 981 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 109, 327, 981
Factors of 983
List of positive integer factors of 983 that divides 983 without a remainder.
1, 983
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 981 and 983, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(981,983) = 1
LCM(981,983) = ( 981 × 983) / 1
LCM(981,983) = 964323 / 1
LCM(981,983) = 964323
(i) The LCM of 983 and 981 is associative
LCM of 981 and 983 = LCM of 983 and 981
1. What is the LCM of 981 and 983?
Answer: LCM of 981 and 983 is 964323.
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 983?
Answer: Factors of 983 are 1, 983. There are 2 integers that are factors of 983. The greatest factor of 983 is 983.
4. How to Find the LCM of 981 and 983?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 981 and 983 = 964323
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 981
981 = 3 x 3 x 109
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 983
983 = 983
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 964323 = 3 x 3 x 109 x 983
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 981 and 983 is 964323.