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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 983 and 985 the smallest integer that is 968255 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 983 and 985 is 968255.
LCM(983,985) = 968255
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 983 and 985. First we will calculate the prime factors of 983 and 985.
Prime Factorization of 983
983 | 983 |
1 |
Prime factors of 983 are 983. Prime factorization of 983 in exponential form is:
983 = 9831
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 983 and 985.
LCM(983,985) = 51×1971×9831
LCM(983,985) = 968255
Factors of 983
List of positive integer factors of 983 that divides 983 without a remainder.
1, 983
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 983 and 985, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(983,985) = 1
LCM(983,985) = ( 983 × 985) / 1
LCM(983,985) = 968255 / 1
LCM(983,985) = 968255
(i) The LCM of 985 and 983 is associative
LCM of 983 and 985 = LCM of 985 and 983
1. What is the LCM of 983 and 985?
Answer: LCM of 983 and 985 is 968255.
2. 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.
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 983 and 985?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 983 and 985 = 968255
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 983
983 = 983
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 = 968255 = 5 x 197 x 983
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 983 and 985 is 968255.