Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3969

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 3969 the smallest integer that is 2246454 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3962 and 3969 is 2246454.

LCM(3962,3969) = 2246454

LCM of 3962 and 3969

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3969

LCM of 3962 and 3969 is 2246454

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3962 and 3969. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3962 and 3969.

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 3969


3 3969
3 1323
3 441
3 147
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 3969 are 3,7. Prime factorization of 3969 in exponential form is:

3969 = 34×72

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3962 and 3969.

LCM(3962,3969) = 21×34×72×2831
LCM(3962,3969) = 2246454

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 3969

List of positive integer factors of 3969 that divides 3969 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 49, 63, 81, 147, 189, 441, 567, 1323, 3969

Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3969 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 3969, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3962,3969) = 7
LCM(3962,3969) = ( 3962 × 3969) / 7
LCM(3962,3969) = 15725178 / 7
LCM(3962,3969) = 2246454

Properties of LCM 3962 and 3969

(i) The LCM of 3969 and 3962 is associative

LCM of 3962 and 3969 = LCM of 3969 and 3962

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3962 and 3969

1. What is the LCM of 3962 and 3969?

Answer: LCM of 3962 and 3969 is 2246454.

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 3969?

Answer: Factors of 3969 are 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 49, 63, 81, 147, 189, 441, 567, 1323, 3969. There are 15 integers that are factors of 3969. The greatest factor of 3969 is 3969.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3962 and 3969?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3962 and 3969 = 2246454

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3962

3962 = 2 x 7 x 283

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3969

3969 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 7

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

LCM = 2246454 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 283

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3962 and 3969 is 2246454.