Least Common Multiple of 1957 and 1964

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1957 and 1964 the smallest integer that is 3843548 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1957 and 1964 is 3843548.

LCM(1957,1964) = 3843548

LCM of 1957 and 1964

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1957 and 1964

LCM of 1957 and 1964 is 3843548

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1957 and 1964. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1957 and 1964.

Prime Factorization of 1957


19 1957
103 103
1

Prime factors of 1957 are 19,103. Prime factorization of 1957 in exponential form is:

1957 = 191×1031

Prime Factorization of 1964


2 1964
2 982
491 491
1

Prime factors of 1964 are 2,491. Prime factorization of 1964 in exponential form is:

1964 = 22×4911

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1957 and 1964.

LCM(1957,1964) = 22×191×1031×4911
LCM(1957,1964) = 3843548

Factors of 1957

List of positive integer factors of 1957 that divides 1957 without a remainder.

1, 19, 103, 1957

Factors of 1964

List of positive integer factors of 1964 that divides 1964 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 491, 982, 1964

Least Common Multiple of 1957 and 1964 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1957 and 1964, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1957,1964) = 1
LCM(1957,1964) = ( 1957 × 1964) / 1
LCM(1957,1964) = 3843548 / 1
LCM(1957,1964) = 3843548

Properties of LCM 1957 and 1964

(i) The LCM of 1964 and 1957 is associative

LCM of 1957 and 1964 = LCM of 1964 and 1957

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1957 and 1964

1. What is the LCM of 1957 and 1964?

Answer: LCM of 1957 and 1964 is 3843548.

2. What are the Factors of 1957?

Answer: Factors of 1957 are 1, 19, 103, 1957. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1957. The greatest factor of 1957 is 1957.

3. What are the Factors of 1964?

Answer: Factors of 1964 are 1, 2, 4, 491, 982, 1964. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1964. The greatest factor of 1964 is 1964.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1957 and 1964?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1957 and 1964 = 3843548

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1957

1957 = 19 x 103

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1964

1964 = 2 x 2 x 491

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

LCM = 3843548 = 2 x 2 x 19 x 103 x 491

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1957 and 1964 is 3843548.