Least Common Multiple of 985 and 986

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 985 and 986 the smallest integer that is 971210 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 985 and 986 is 971210.

LCM(985,986) = 971210

LCM of 985 and 986

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 985 and 986

LCM of 985 and 986 is 971210

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 985 and 986. First we will calculate the prime factors of 985 and 986.

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

Prime Factorization of 986


2 986
17 493
29 29
1

Prime factors of 986 are 2, 17,29. Prime factorization of 986 in exponential form is:

986 = 21×171×291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 985 and 986.

LCM(985,986) = 21×51×171×291×1971
LCM(985,986) = 971210

Factors of 985

List of positive integer factors of 985 that divides 985 without a remainder.

1, 5, 197, 985

Factors of 986

List of positive integer factors of 986 that divides 986 without a remainder.

1, 2, 17, 29, 34, 58, 493, 986

Least Common Multiple of 985 and 986 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 985 and 986, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(985,986) = 1
LCM(985,986) = ( 985 × 986) / 1
LCM(985,986) = 971210 / 1
LCM(985,986) = 971210

Properties of LCM 985 and 986

(i) The LCM of 986 and 985 is associative

LCM of 985 and 986 = LCM of 986 and 985

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 985 and 986

1. What is the LCM of 985 and 986?

Answer: LCM of 985 and 986 is 971210.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 986?

Answer: Factors of 986 are 1, 2, 17, 29, 34, 58, 493, 986. There are 8 integers that are factors of 986. The greatest factor of 986 is 986.

4. How to Find the LCM of 985 and 986?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 985 and 986 = 971210

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 985

985 = 5 x 197

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 986

986 = 2 x 17 x 29

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 971210 = 2 x 5 x 17 x 29 x 197

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 985 and 986 is 971210.