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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 9868 and 9871 the smallest integer that is 97407028 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9868 and 9871 is 97407028.
LCM(9868,9871) = 97407028
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 9868 and 9871. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9868 and 9871.
Prime Factorization of 9868
2 | 9868 |
2 | 4934 |
2467 | 2467 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9868 are 2,2467. Prime factorization of 9868 in exponential form is:
9868 = 22×24671
Prime Factorization of 9871
9871 | 9871 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9871 are 9871. Prime factorization of 9871 in exponential form is:
9871 = 98711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 9868 and 9871.
LCM(9868,9871) = 22×24671×98711
LCM(9868,9871) = 97407028
Factors of 9868
List of positive integer factors of 9868 that divides 9868 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 2467, 4934, 9868
Factors of 9871
List of positive integer factors of 9871 that divides 9871 without a remainder.
1, 9871
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 9868 and 9871, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(9868,9871) = 1
LCM(9868,9871) = ( 9868 × 9871) / 1
LCM(9868,9871) = 97407028 / 1
LCM(9868,9871) = 97407028
(i) The LCM of 9871 and 9868 is associative
LCM of 9868 and 9871 = LCM of 9871 and 9868
1. What is the LCM of 9868 and 9871?
Answer: LCM of 9868 and 9871 is 97407028.
2. What are the Factors of 9868?
Answer: Factors of 9868 are 1, 2, 4, 2467, 4934, 9868. There are 6 integers that are factors of 9868. The greatest factor of 9868 is 9868.
3. What are the Factors of 9871?
Answer: Factors of 9871 are 1, 9871. There are 2 integers that are factors of 9871. The greatest factor of 9871 is 9871.
4. How to Find the LCM of 9868 and 9871?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 9868 and 9871 = 97407028
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9868
9868 = 2 x 2 x 2467
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9871
9871 = 9871
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 97407028 = 2 x 2 x 2467 x 9871
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9868 and 9871 is 97407028.