Least Common Multiple of 3901 and 3906

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3901 and 3906 the smallest integer that is 15237306 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3901 and 3906 is 15237306.

LCM(3901,3906) = 15237306

LCM of 3901 and 3906

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3901 and 3906

LCM of 3901 and 3906 is 15237306

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3901 and 3906. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3901 and 3906.

Prime Factorization of 3901


47 3901
83 83
1

Prime factors of 3901 are 47,83. Prime factorization of 3901 in exponential form is:

3901 = 471×831

Prime Factorization of 3906


2 3906
3 1953
3 651
7 217
31 31
1

Prime factors of 3906 are 2, 3, 7,31. Prime factorization of 3906 in exponential form is:

3906 = 21×32×71×311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3901 and 3906.

LCM(3901,3906) = 21×32×71×311×471×831
LCM(3901,3906) = 15237306

Factors of 3901

List of positive integer factors of 3901 that divides 3901 without a remainder.

1, 47, 83, 3901

Factors of 3906

List of positive integer factors of 3906 that divides 3906 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 31, 42, 62, 63, 93, 126, 186, 217, 279, 434, 558, 651, 1302, 1953, 3906

Least Common Multiple of 3901 and 3906 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3901 and 3906, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3901,3906) = 1
LCM(3901,3906) = ( 3901 × 3906) / 1
LCM(3901,3906) = 15237306 / 1
LCM(3901,3906) = 15237306

Properties of LCM 3901 and 3906

(i) The LCM of 3906 and 3901 is associative

LCM of 3901 and 3906 = LCM of 3906 and 3901

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3901 and 3906

1. What is the LCM of 3901 and 3906?

Answer: LCM of 3901 and 3906 is 15237306.

2. What are the Factors of 3901?

Answer: Factors of 3901 are 1, 47, 83, 3901. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3901. The greatest factor of 3901 is 3901.

3. What are the Factors of 3906?

Answer: Factors of 3906 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 31, 42, 62, 63, 93, 126, 186, 217, 279, 434, 558, 651, 1302, 1953, 3906. There are 24 integers that are factors of 3906. The greatest factor of 3906 is 3906.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3901 and 3906?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3901 and 3906 = 15237306

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3901

3901 = 47 x 83

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3906

3906 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 31

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

LCM = 15237306 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 31 x 47 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3901 and 3906 is 15237306.