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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3949 and 3950 the smallest integer that is 15598550 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3949 and 3950 is 15598550.
LCM(3949,3950) = 15598550
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3949 and 3950. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3949 and 3950.
Prime Factorization of 3949
11 | 3949 |
359 | 359 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3949 are 11,359. Prime factorization of 3949 in exponential form is:
3949 = 111×3591
Prime Factorization of 3950
2 | 3950 |
5 | 1975 |
5 | 395 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3950 are 2, 5,79. Prime factorization of 3950 in exponential form is:
3950 = 21×52×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3949 and 3950.
LCM(3949,3950) = 21×52×111×791×3591
LCM(3949,3950) = 15598550
Factors of 3949
List of positive integer factors of 3949 that divides 3949 without a remainder.
1, 11, 359, 3949
Factors of 3950
List of positive integer factors of 3950 that divides 3950 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 79, 158, 395, 790, 1975, 3950
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3949 and 3950, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3949,3950) = 1
LCM(3949,3950) = ( 3949 × 3950) / 1
LCM(3949,3950) = 15598550 / 1
LCM(3949,3950) = 15598550
(i) The LCM of 3950 and 3949 is associative
LCM of 3949 and 3950 = LCM of 3950 and 3949
1. What is the LCM of 3949 and 3950?
Answer: LCM of 3949 and 3950 is 15598550.
2. What are the Factors of 3949?
Answer: Factors of 3949 are 1, 11, 359, 3949. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3949. The greatest factor of 3949 is 3949.
3. What are the Factors of 3950?
Answer: Factors of 3950 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 79, 158, 395, 790, 1975, 3950. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3950. The greatest factor of 3950 is 3950.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3949 and 3950?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3949 and 3950 = 15598550
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3949
3949 = 11 x 359
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3950
3950 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 15598550 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 11 x 79 x 359
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3949 and 3950 is 15598550.