Least Common Multiple of 1941 and 1948

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1941 and 1948 the smallest integer that is 3781068 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1941 and 1948 is 3781068.

LCM(1941,1948) = 3781068

LCM of 1941 and 1948

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1941 and 1948

LCM of 1941 and 1948 is 3781068

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1941 and 1948. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1941 and 1948.

Prime Factorization of 1941


3 1941
647 647
1

Prime factors of 1941 are 3,647. Prime factorization of 1941 in exponential form is:

1941 = 31×6471

Prime Factorization of 1948


2 1948
2 974
487 487
1

Prime factors of 1948 are 2,487. Prime factorization of 1948 in exponential form is:

1948 = 22×4871

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1941 and 1948.

LCM(1941,1948) = 22×31×4871×6471
LCM(1941,1948) = 3781068

Factors of 1941

List of positive integer factors of 1941 that divides 1941 without a remainder.

1, 3, 647, 1941

Factors of 1948

List of positive integer factors of 1948 that divides 1948 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 487, 974, 1948

Least Common Multiple of 1941 and 1948 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1941 and 1948, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1941,1948) = 1
LCM(1941,1948) = ( 1941 × 1948) / 1
LCM(1941,1948) = 3781068 / 1
LCM(1941,1948) = 3781068

Properties of LCM 1941 and 1948

(i) The LCM of 1948 and 1941 is associative

LCM of 1941 and 1948 = LCM of 1948 and 1941

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1941 and 1948

1. What is the LCM of 1941 and 1948?

Answer: LCM of 1941 and 1948 is 3781068.

2. What are the Factors of 1941?

Answer: Factors of 1941 are 1, 3, 647, 1941. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1941. The greatest factor of 1941 is 1941.

3. What are the Factors of 1948?

Answer: Factors of 1948 are 1, 2, 4, 487, 974, 1948. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1948. The greatest factor of 1948 is 1948.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1941 and 1948?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1941 and 1948 = 3781068

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1941

1941 = 3 x 647

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1948

1948 = 2 x 2 x 487

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

LCM = 3781068 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 487 x 647

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1941 and 1948 is 3781068.