Least Common Multiple of 989 and 994

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 989 and 994 the smallest integer that is 983066 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 989 and 994 is 983066.

LCM(989,994) = 983066

LCM of 989 and 994

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

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Least Common Multiple of 989 and 994

LCM of 989 and 994 is 983066

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 989 and 994. First we will calculate the prime factors of 989 and 994.

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

Prime Factorization of 994


2 994
7 497
71 71
1

Prime factors of 994 are 2, 7,71. Prime factorization of 994 in exponential form is:

994 = 21×71×711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 989 and 994.

LCM(989,994) = 21×71×231×431×711
LCM(989,994) = 983066

Factors of 989

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

1, 23, 43, 989

Factors of 994

List of positive integer factors of 994 that divides 994 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994

Least Common Multiple of 989 and 994 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 989 and 994, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(989,994) = 1
LCM(989,994) = ( 989 × 994) / 1
LCM(989,994) = 983066 / 1
LCM(989,994) = 983066

Properties of LCM 989 and 994

(i) The LCM of 994 and 989 is associative

LCM of 989 and 994 = LCM of 994 and 989

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 989 and 994

1. What is the LCM of 989 and 994?

Answer: LCM of 989 and 994 is 983066.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 994?

Answer: Factors of 994 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994. There are 8 integers that are factors of 994. The greatest factor of 994 is 994.

4. How to Find the LCM of 989 and 994?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 989 and 994 = 983066

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 989

989 = 23 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 994

994 = 2 x 7 x 71

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

LCM = 983066 = 2 x 7 x 23 x 43 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 989 and 994 is 983066.