Least Common Multiple of 987 and 989

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 987 and 989 the smallest integer that is 976143 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 987 and 989 is 976143.

LCM(987,989) = 976143

LCM of 987 and 989

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

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Least Common Multiple of 987 and 989

LCM of 987 and 989 is 976143

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 987 and 989. First we will calculate the prime factors of 987 and 989.

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

Prime Factorization of 989


23 989
43 43
1

Prime factors of 989 are 23,43. Prime factorization of 989 in exponential form is:

989 = 231×431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 987 and 989.

LCM(987,989) = 31×71×231×431×471
LCM(987,989) = 976143

Factors of 987

List of positive integer factors of 987 that divides 987 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987

Factors of 989

List of positive integer factors of 989 that divides 989 without a remainder.

1, 23, 43, 989

Least Common Multiple of 987 and 989 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 987 and 989, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(987,989) = 1
LCM(987,989) = ( 987 × 989) / 1
LCM(987,989) = 976143 / 1
LCM(987,989) = 976143

Properties of LCM 987 and 989

(i) The LCM of 989 and 987 is associative

LCM of 987 and 989 = LCM of 989 and 987

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 987 and 989

1. What is the LCM of 987 and 989?

Answer: LCM of 987 and 989 is 976143.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 989?

Answer: Factors of 989 are 1, 23, 43, 989. There are 4 integers that are factors of 989. The greatest factor of 989 is 989.

4. How to Find the LCM of 987 and 989?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 987 and 989 = 976143

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 987

987 = 3 x 7 x 47

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 989

989 = 23 x 43

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

LCM = 976143 = 3 x 7 x 23 x 43 x 47

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 987 and 989 is 976143.