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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 991 and 994 the smallest integer that is 985054 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 991 and 994 is 985054.
LCM(991,994) = 985054
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 991 and 994. First we will calculate the prime factors of 991 and 994.
Prime Factorization of 991
991 | 991 |
1 |
Prime factors of 991 are 991. Prime factorization of 991 in exponential form is:
991 = 9911
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 991 and 994.
LCM(991,994) = 21×71×711×9911
LCM(991,994) = 985054
Factors of 991
List of positive integer factors of 991 that divides 991 without a remainder.
1, 991
Factors of 994
List of positive integer factors of 994 that divides 994 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 991 and 994, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(991,994) = 1
LCM(991,994) = ( 991 × 994) / 1
LCM(991,994) = 985054 / 1
LCM(991,994) = 985054
(i) The LCM of 994 and 991 is associative
LCM of 991 and 994 = LCM of 994 and 991
1. What is the LCM of 991 and 994?
Answer: LCM of 991 and 994 is 985054.
2. What are the Factors of 991?
Answer: Factors of 991 are 1, 991. There are 2 integers that are factors of 991. The greatest factor of 991 is 991.
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 991 and 994?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 991 and 994 = 985054
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 991
991 = 991
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 = 985054 = 2 x 7 x 71 x 991
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 991 and 994 is 985054.