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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 982 and 987 the smallest integer that is 969234 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 982 and 987 is 969234.
LCM(982,987) = 969234
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 987. First we will calculate the prime factors of 982 and 987.
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 987
3 | 987 |
7 | 329 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 987 are 3, 7,47. Prime factorization of 987 in exponential form is:
987 = 31×71×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 982 and 987.
LCM(982,987) = 21×31×71×471×4911
LCM(982,987) = 969234
Factors of 982
List of positive integer factors of 982 that divides 982 without a remainder.
1, 2, 491, 982
Factors of 987
List of positive integer factors of 987 that divides 987 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 982 and 987, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(982,987) = 1
LCM(982,987) = ( 982 × 987) / 1
LCM(982,987) = 969234 / 1
LCM(982,987) = 969234
(i) The LCM of 987 and 982 is associative
LCM of 982 and 987 = LCM of 987 and 982
1. What is the LCM of 982 and 987?
Answer: LCM of 982 and 987 is 969234.
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 987?
Answer: Factors of 987 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987. There are 8 integers that are factors of 987. The greatest factor of 987 is 987.
4. How to Find the LCM of 982 and 987?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 982 and 987 = 969234
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 982
982 = 2 x 491
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 987
987 = 3 x 7 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 969234 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 47 x 491
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 982 and 987 is 969234.