Least Common Multiple of 1956 and 1960

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1956 and 1960 the smallest integer that is 958440 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1956 and 1960 is 958440.

LCM(1956,1960) = 958440

LCM of 1956 and 1960

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1956 and 1960

LCM of 1956 and 1960 is 958440

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1956 and 1960. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1956 and 1960.

Prime Factorization of 1956


2 1956
2 978
3 489
163 163
1

Prime factors of 1956 are 2, 3,163. Prime factorization of 1956 in exponential form is:

1956 = 22×31×1631

Prime Factorization of 1960


2 1960
2 980
2 490
5 245
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 1960 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 1960 in exponential form is:

1960 = 23×51×72

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1956 and 1960.

LCM(1956,1960) = 23×31×51×72×1631
LCM(1956,1960) = 958440

Factors of 1956

List of positive integer factors of 1956 that divides 1956 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 163, 326, 489, 652, 978, 1956

Factors of 1960

List of positive integer factors of 1960 that divides 1960 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 20, 28, 35, 40, 49, 56, 70, 98, 140, 196, 245, 280, 392, 490, 980, 1960

Least Common Multiple of 1956 and 1960 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1956 and 1960, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1956,1960) = 4
LCM(1956,1960) = ( 1956 × 1960) / 4
LCM(1956,1960) = 3833760 / 4
LCM(1956,1960) = 958440

Properties of LCM 1956 and 1960

(i) The LCM of 1960 and 1956 is associative

LCM of 1956 and 1960 = LCM of 1960 and 1956

Related Least Common Multiples of 1956

Related Least Common Multiples of 1960

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1956 and 1960

1. What is the LCM of 1956 and 1960?

Answer: LCM of 1956 and 1960 is 958440.

2. What are the Factors of 1956?

Answer: Factors of 1956 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 163, 326, 489, 652, 978, 1956. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1956. The greatest factor of 1956 is 1956.

3. What are the Factors of 1960?

Answer: Factors of 1960 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 20, 28, 35, 40, 49, 56, 70, 98, 140, 196, 245, 280, 392, 490, 980, 1960. There are 24 integers that are factors of 1960. The greatest factor of 1960 is 1960.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1956 and 1960?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1956 and 1960 = 958440

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1956

1956 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 163

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1960

1960 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 7

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

LCM = 958440 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 163

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1956 and 1960 is 958440.