Least Common Multiple of 3957 and 3964

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3957 and 3964 the smallest integer that is 15685548 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3957 and 3964 is 15685548.

LCM(3957,3964) = 15685548

LCM of 3957 and 3964

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3957 and 3964

LCM of 3957 and 3964 is 15685548

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3957 and 3964. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3957 and 3964.

Prime Factorization of 3957


3 3957
1319 1319
1

Prime factors of 3957 are 3,1319. Prime factorization of 3957 in exponential form is:

3957 = 31×13191

Prime Factorization of 3964


2 3964
2 1982
991 991
1

Prime factors of 3964 are 2,991. Prime factorization of 3964 in exponential form is:

3964 = 22×9911

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3957 and 3964.

LCM(3957,3964) = 22×31×9911×13191
LCM(3957,3964) = 15685548

Factors of 3957

List of positive integer factors of 3957 that divides 3957 without a remainder.

1, 3, 1319, 3957

Factors of 3964

List of positive integer factors of 3964 that divides 3964 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 991, 1982, 3964

Least Common Multiple of 3957 and 3964 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3957 and 3964, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3957,3964) = 1
LCM(3957,3964) = ( 3957 × 3964) / 1
LCM(3957,3964) = 15685548 / 1
LCM(3957,3964) = 15685548

Properties of LCM 3957 and 3964

(i) The LCM of 3964 and 3957 is associative

LCM of 3957 and 3964 = LCM of 3964 and 3957

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3957 and 3964

1. What is the LCM of 3957 and 3964?

Answer: LCM of 3957 and 3964 is 15685548.

2. What are the Factors of 3957?

Answer: Factors of 3957 are 1, 3, 1319, 3957. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3957. The greatest factor of 3957 is 3957.

3. What are the Factors of 3964?

Answer: Factors of 3964 are 1, 2, 4, 991, 1982, 3964. There are 6 integers that are factors of 3964. The greatest factor of 3964 is 3964.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3957 and 3964?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3957 and 3964 = 15685548

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3957

3957 = 3 x 1319

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3964

3964 = 2 x 2 x 991

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

LCM = 15685548 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 991 x 1319

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3957 and 3964 is 15685548.