Least Common Multiple of 1959 and 1965

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1959 and 1965 the smallest integer that is 1283145 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1959 and 1965 is 1283145.

LCM(1959,1965) = 1283145

LCM of 1959 and 1965

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 1959 and 1965

LCM of 1959 and 1965 is 1283145

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1959 and 1965. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1959 and 1965.

Prime Factorization of 1959


3 1959
653 653
1

Prime factors of 1959 are 3,653. Prime factorization of 1959 in exponential form is:

1959 = 31×6531

Prime Factorization of 1965


3 1965
5 655
131 131
1

Prime factors of 1965 are 3, 5,131. Prime factorization of 1965 in exponential form is:

1965 = 31×51×1311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1959 and 1965.

LCM(1959,1965) = 31×51×1311×6531
LCM(1959,1965) = 1283145

Factors of 1959

List of positive integer factors of 1959 that divides 1959 without a remainder.

1, 3, 653, 1959

Factors of 1965

List of positive integer factors of 1965 that divides 1965 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 15, 131, 393, 655, 1965

Least Common Multiple of 1959 and 1965 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1959 and 1965, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1959,1965) = 3
LCM(1959,1965) = ( 1959 × 1965) / 3
LCM(1959,1965) = 3849435 / 3
LCM(1959,1965) = 1283145

Properties of LCM 1959 and 1965

(i) The LCM of 1965 and 1959 is associative

LCM of 1959 and 1965 = LCM of 1965 and 1959

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1959 and 1965

1. What is the LCM of 1959 and 1965?

Answer: LCM of 1959 and 1965 is 1283145.

2. What are the Factors of 1959?

Answer: Factors of 1959 are 1, 3, 653, 1959. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1959. The greatest factor of 1959 is 1959.

3. What are the Factors of 1965?

Answer: Factors of 1965 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 131, 393, 655, 1965. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1965. The greatest factor of 1965 is 1965.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1959 and 1965?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1959 and 1965 = 1283145

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1959

1959 = 3 x 653

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1965

1965 = 3 x 5 x 131

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

LCM = 1283145 = 3 x 5 x 131 x 653

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1959 and 1965 is 1283145.