Least Common Multiple of 2956 and 2963

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2956 and 2963 the smallest integer that is 8758628 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2956 and 2963 is 8758628.

LCM(2956,2963) = 8758628

LCM of 2956 and 2963

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2956 and 2963

LCM of 2956 and 2963 is 8758628

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2956 and 2963. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2956 and 2963.

Prime Factorization of 2956


2 2956
2 1478
739 739
1

Prime factors of 2956 are 2,739. Prime factorization of 2956 in exponential form is:

2956 = 22×7391

Prime Factorization of 2963


2963 2963
1

Prime factors of 2963 are 2963. Prime factorization of 2963 in exponential form is:

2963 = 29631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2956 and 2963.

LCM(2956,2963) = 22×7391×29631
LCM(2956,2963) = 8758628

Factors of 2956

List of positive integer factors of 2956 that divides 2956 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 739, 1478, 2956

Factors of 2963

List of positive integer factors of 2963 that divides 2963 without a remainder.

1, 2963

Least Common Multiple of 2956 and 2963 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2956 and 2963, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2956,2963) = 1
LCM(2956,2963) = ( 2956 × 2963) / 1
LCM(2956,2963) = 8758628 / 1
LCM(2956,2963) = 8758628

Properties of LCM 2956 and 2963

(i) The LCM of 2963 and 2956 is associative

LCM of 2956 and 2963 = LCM of 2963 and 2956

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2956 and 2963

1. What is the LCM of 2956 and 2963?

Answer: LCM of 2956 and 2963 is 8758628.

2. What are the Factors of 2956?

Answer: Factors of 2956 are 1, 2, 4, 739, 1478, 2956. There are 6 integers that are factors of 2956. The greatest factor of 2956 is 2956.

3. What are the Factors of 2963?

Answer: Factors of 2963 are 1, 2963. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2963. The greatest factor of 2963 is 2963.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2956 and 2963?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2956 and 2963 = 8758628

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2956

2956 = 2 x 2 x 739

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2963

2963 = 2963

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

LCM = 8758628 = 2 x 2 x 739 x 2963

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2956 and 2963 is 8758628.