Least Common Multiple of 992 and 997

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 997 the smallest integer that is 989024 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 992 and 997 is 989024.

LCM(992,997) = 989024

LCM of 992 and 997

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

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Least Common Multiple of 992 and 997

LCM of 992 and 997 is 989024

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 992 and 997. First we will calculate the prime factors of 992 and 997.

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 997


997 997
1

Prime factors of 997 are 997. Prime factorization of 997 in exponential form is:

997 = 9971

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 992 and 997.

LCM(992,997) = 25×311×9971
LCM(992,997) = 989024

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 997

List of positive integer factors of 997 that divides 997 without a remainder.

1, 997

Least Common Multiple of 992 and 997 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 997, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(992,997) = 1
LCM(992,997) = ( 992 × 997) / 1
LCM(992,997) = 989024 / 1
LCM(992,997) = 989024

Properties of LCM 992 and 997

(i) The LCM of 997 and 992 is associative

LCM of 992 and 997 = LCM of 997 and 992

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 992 and 997

1. What is the LCM of 992 and 997?

Answer: LCM of 992 and 997 is 989024.

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 997?

Answer: Factors of 997 are 1, 997. There are 2 integers that are factors of 997. The greatest factor of 997 is 997.

4. How to Find the LCM of 992 and 997?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 992 and 997 = 989024

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 997

997 = 997

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

LCM = 989024 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 31 x 997

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 992 and 997 is 989024.