Least Common Multiple of 2957 and 2962

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2957 and 2962 the smallest integer that is 8758634 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2957 and 2962 is 8758634.

LCM(2957,2962) = 8758634

LCM of 2957 and 2962

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2957 and 2962

LCM of 2957 and 2962 is 8758634

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2957 and 2962. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2957 and 2962.

Prime Factorization of 2957


2957 2957
1

Prime factors of 2957 are 2957. Prime factorization of 2957 in exponential form is:

2957 = 29571

Prime Factorization of 2962


2 2962
1481 1481
1

Prime factors of 2962 are 2,1481. Prime factorization of 2962 in exponential form is:

2962 = 21×14811

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2957 and 2962.

LCM(2957,2962) = 21×14811×29571
LCM(2957,2962) = 8758634

Factors of 2957

List of positive integer factors of 2957 that divides 2957 without a remainder.

1, 2957

Factors of 2962

List of positive integer factors of 2962 that divides 2962 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1481, 2962

Least Common Multiple of 2957 and 2962 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2957 and 2962, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2957,2962) = 1
LCM(2957,2962) = ( 2957 × 2962) / 1
LCM(2957,2962) = 8758634 / 1
LCM(2957,2962) = 8758634

Properties of LCM 2957 and 2962

(i) The LCM of 2962 and 2957 is associative

LCM of 2957 and 2962 = LCM of 2962 and 2957

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2957 and 2962

1. What is the LCM of 2957 and 2962?

Answer: LCM of 2957 and 2962 is 8758634.

2. What are the Factors of 2957?

Answer: Factors of 2957 are 1, 2957. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2957. The greatest factor of 2957 is 2957.

3. What are the Factors of 2962?

Answer: Factors of 2962 are 1, 2, 1481, 2962. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2962. The greatest factor of 2962 is 2962.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2957 and 2962?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2957 and 2962 = 8758634

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2957

2957 = 2957

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2962

2962 = 2 x 1481

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

LCM = 8758634 = 2 x 1481 x 2957

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2957 and 2962 is 8758634.