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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 993 and 994 the smallest integer that is 987042 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 993 and 994 is 987042.
LCM(993,994) = 987042
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 993 and 994. First we will calculate the prime factors of 993 and 994.
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
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 993 and 994.
LCM(993,994) = 21×31×71×711×3311
LCM(993,994) = 987042
Factors of 993
List of positive integer factors of 993 that divides 993 without a remainder.
1, 3, 331, 993
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 993 and 994, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(993,994) = 1
LCM(993,994) = ( 993 × 994) / 1
LCM(993,994) = 987042 / 1
LCM(993,994) = 987042
(i) The LCM of 994 and 993 is associative
LCM of 993 and 994 = LCM of 994 and 993
1. What is the LCM of 993 and 994?
Answer: LCM of 993 and 994 is 987042.
2. 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.
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 993 and 994?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 993 and 994 = 987042
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 993
993 = 3 x 331
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 = 987042 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 71 x 331
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 993 and 994 is 987042.