Least Common Multiple of 989 and 995

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 995 the smallest integer that is 984055 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 989 and 995 is 984055.

LCM(989,995) = 984055

LCM of 989 and 995

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

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Least Common Multiple of 989 and 995

LCM of 989 and 995 is 984055

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 989 and 995. First we will calculate the prime factors of 989 and 995.

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 995


5 995
199 199
1

Prime factors of 995 are 5,199. Prime factorization of 995 in exponential form is:

995 = 51×1991

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 989 and 995.

LCM(989,995) = 51×231×431×1991
LCM(989,995) = 984055

Factors of 989

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

1, 23, 43, 989

Factors of 995

List of positive integer factors of 995 that divides 995 without a remainder.

1, 5, 199, 995

Least Common Multiple of 989 and 995 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 995, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(989,995) = 1
LCM(989,995) = ( 989 × 995) / 1
LCM(989,995) = 984055 / 1
LCM(989,995) = 984055

Properties of LCM 989 and 995

(i) The LCM of 995 and 989 is associative

LCM of 989 and 995 = LCM of 995 and 989

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 989 and 995

1. What is the LCM of 989 and 995?

Answer: LCM of 989 and 995 is 984055.

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 995?

Answer: Factors of 995 are 1, 5, 199, 995. There are 4 integers that are factors of 995. The greatest factor of 995 is 995.

4. How to Find the LCM of 989 and 995?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 989 and 995 = 984055

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 989

989 = 23 x 43

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 995

995 = 5 x 199

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

LCM = 984055 = 5 x 23 x 43 x 199

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 989 and 995 is 984055.