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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 982 and 985 the smallest integer that is 967270 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 982 and 985 is 967270.
LCM(982,985) = 967270
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 982 and 985. First we will calculate the prime factors of 982 and 985.
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
Prime Factorization of 985
5 | 985 |
197 | 197 |
1 |
Prime factors of 985 are 5,197. Prime factorization of 985 in exponential form is:
985 = 51×1971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 982 and 985.
LCM(982,985) = 21×51×1971×4911
LCM(982,985) = 967270
Factors of 982
List of positive integer factors of 982 that divides 982 without a remainder.
1, 2, 491, 982
Factors of 985
List of positive integer factors of 985 that divides 985 without a remainder.
1, 5, 197, 985
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 982 and 985, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(982,985) = 1
LCM(982,985) = ( 982 × 985) / 1
LCM(982,985) = 967270 / 1
LCM(982,985) = 967270
(i) The LCM of 985 and 982 is associative
LCM of 982 and 985 = LCM of 985 and 982
1. What is the LCM of 982 and 985?
Answer: LCM of 982 and 985 is 967270.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 985?
Answer: Factors of 985 are 1, 5, 197, 985. There are 4 integers that are factors of 985. The greatest factor of 985 is 985.
4. How to Find the LCM of 982 and 985?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 982 and 985 = 967270
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 982
982 = 2 x 491
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 985
985 = 5 x 197
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 967270 = 2 x 5 x 197 x 491
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 982 and 985 is 967270.