Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3966

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3962 and 3966 the smallest integer that is 7856646 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3962 and 3966 is 7856646.

LCM(3962,3966) = 7856646

LCM of 3962 and 3966

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3966

LCM of 3962 and 3966 is 7856646

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3962 and 3966. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3962 and 3966.

Prime Factorization of 3962


2 3962
7 1981
283 283
1

Prime factors of 3962 are 2, 7,283. Prime factorization of 3962 in exponential form is:

3962 = 21×71×2831

Prime Factorization of 3966


2 3966
3 1983
661 661
1

Prime factors of 3966 are 2, 3,661. Prime factorization of 3966 in exponential form is:

3966 = 21×31×6611

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3962 and 3966.

LCM(3962,3966) = 21×31×71×2831×6611
LCM(3962,3966) = 7856646

Factors of 3962

List of positive integer factors of 3962 that divides 3962 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 283, 566, 1981, 3962

Factors of 3966

List of positive integer factors of 3966 that divides 3966 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 661, 1322, 1983, 3966

Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3966 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3962 and 3966, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3962,3966) = 2
LCM(3962,3966) = ( 3962 × 3966) / 2
LCM(3962,3966) = 15713292 / 2
LCM(3962,3966) = 7856646

Properties of LCM 3962 and 3966

(i) The LCM of 3966 and 3962 is associative

LCM of 3962 and 3966 = LCM of 3966 and 3962

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3962 and 3966

1. What is the LCM of 3962 and 3966?

Answer: LCM of 3962 and 3966 is 7856646.

2. What are the Factors of 3962?

Answer: Factors of 3962 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 283, 566, 1981, 3962. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3962. The greatest factor of 3962 is 3962.

3. What are the Factors of 3966?

Answer: Factors of 3966 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 661, 1322, 1983, 3966. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3966. The greatest factor of 3966 is 3966.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3962 and 3966?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3966 = 7856646

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3962

3962 = 2 x 7 x 283

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3966

3966 = 2 x 3 x 661

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

LCM = 7856646 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 283 x 661

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3962 and 3966 is 7856646.