Least Common Multiple of 3931 and 3938

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3931 and 3938 the smallest integer that is 15480278 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3931 and 3938 is 15480278.

LCM(3931,3938) = 15480278

LCM of 3931 and 3938

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3931 and 3938

LCM of 3931 and 3938 is 15480278

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3931 and 3938. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3931 and 3938.

Prime Factorization of 3931


3931 3931
1

Prime factors of 3931 are 3931. Prime factorization of 3931 in exponential form is:

3931 = 39311

Prime Factorization of 3938


2 3938
11 1969
179 179
1

Prime factors of 3938 are 2, 11,179. Prime factorization of 3938 in exponential form is:

3938 = 21×111×1791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3931 and 3938.

LCM(3931,3938) = 21×111×1791×39311
LCM(3931,3938) = 15480278

Factors of 3931

List of positive integer factors of 3931 that divides 3931 without a remainder.

1, 3931

Factors of 3938

List of positive integer factors of 3938 that divides 3938 without a remainder.

1, 2, 11, 22, 179, 358, 1969, 3938

Least Common Multiple of 3931 and 3938 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3931 and 3938, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3931,3938) = 1
LCM(3931,3938) = ( 3931 × 3938) / 1
LCM(3931,3938) = 15480278 / 1
LCM(3931,3938) = 15480278

Properties of LCM 3931 and 3938

(i) The LCM of 3938 and 3931 is associative

LCM of 3931 and 3938 = LCM of 3938 and 3931

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3931 and 3938

1. What is the LCM of 3931 and 3938?

Answer: LCM of 3931 and 3938 is 15480278.

2. What are the Factors of 3931?

Answer: Factors of 3931 are 1, 3931. There are 2 integers that are factors of 3931. The greatest factor of 3931 is 3931.

3. What are the Factors of 3938?

Answer: Factors of 3938 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 179, 358, 1969, 3938. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3938. The greatest factor of 3938 is 3938.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3931 and 3938?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3931 and 3938 = 15480278

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3931

3931 = 3931

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3938

3938 = 2 x 11 x 179

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

LCM = 15480278 = 2 x 11 x 179 x 3931

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3931 and 3938 is 15480278.