Least Common Multiple of 992 and 993

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 992 and 993 the smallest integer that is 985056 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 992 and 993 is 985056.

LCM(992,993) = 985056

LCM of 992 and 993

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

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Least Common Multiple of 992 and 993

LCM of 992 and 993 is 985056

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 992 and 993. First we will calculate the prime factors of 992 and 993.

Prime Factorization of 992


2 992
2 496
2 248
2 124
2 62
31 31
1

Prime factors of 992 are 2,31. Prime factorization of 992 in exponential form is:

992 = 25×311

Prime Factorization of 993


3 993
331 331
1

Prime factors of 993 are 3,331. Prime factorization of 993 in exponential form is:

993 = 31×3311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 992 and 993.

LCM(992,993) = 25×31×311×3311
LCM(992,993) = 985056

Factors of 992

List of positive integer factors of 992 that divides 992 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 31, 32, 62, 124, 248, 496, 992

Factors of 993

List of positive integer factors of 993 that divides 993 without a remainder.

1, 3, 331, 993

Least Common Multiple of 992 and 993 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 992 and 993, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(992,993) = 1
LCM(992,993) = ( 992 × 993) / 1
LCM(992,993) = 985056 / 1
LCM(992,993) = 985056

Properties of LCM 992 and 993

(i) The LCM of 993 and 992 is associative

LCM of 992 and 993 = LCM of 993 and 992

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 992 and 993

1. What is the LCM of 992 and 993?

Answer: LCM of 992 and 993 is 985056.

2. What are the Factors of 992?

Answer: Factors of 992 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 31, 32, 62, 124, 248, 496, 992. There are 12 integers that are factors of 992. The greatest factor of 992 is 992.

3. What are the Factors of 993?

Answer: Factors of 993 are 1, 3, 331, 993. There are 4 integers that are factors of 993. The greatest factor of 993 is 993.

4. How to Find the LCM of 992 and 993?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 992 and 993 = 985056

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 992

992 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 31

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 993

993 = 3 x 331

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

LCM = 985056 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 31 x 331

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 992 and 993 is 985056.