Least Common Multiple of 3970 and 3975

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3970 and 3975 the smallest integer that is 3156150 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3970 and 3975 is 3156150.

LCM(3970,3975) = 3156150

LCM of 3970 and 3975

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3970 and 3975

LCM of 3970 and 3975 is 3156150

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3970 and 3975. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3970 and 3975.

Prime Factorization of 3970


2 3970
5 1985
397 397
1

Prime factors of 3970 are 2, 5,397. Prime factorization of 3970 in exponential form is:

3970 = 21×51×3971

Prime Factorization of 3975


3 3975
5 1325
5 265
53 53
1

Prime factors of 3975 are 3, 5,53. Prime factorization of 3975 in exponential form is:

3975 = 31×52×531

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3970 and 3975.

LCM(3970,3975) = 21×31×52×531×3971
LCM(3970,3975) = 3156150

Factors of 3970

List of positive integer factors of 3970 that divides 3970 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 397, 794, 1985, 3970

Factors of 3975

List of positive integer factors of 3975 that divides 3975 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 15, 25, 53, 75, 159, 265, 795, 1325, 3975

Least Common Multiple of 3970 and 3975 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3970 and 3975, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3970,3975) = 5
LCM(3970,3975) = ( 3970 × 3975) / 5
LCM(3970,3975) = 15780750 / 5
LCM(3970,3975) = 3156150

Properties of LCM 3970 and 3975

(i) The LCM of 3975 and 3970 is associative

LCM of 3970 and 3975 = LCM of 3975 and 3970

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3970 and 3975

1. What is the LCM of 3970 and 3975?

Answer: LCM of 3970 and 3975 is 3156150.

2. What are the Factors of 3970?

Answer: Factors of 3970 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 397, 794, 1985, 3970. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3970. The greatest factor of 3970 is 3970.

3. What are the Factors of 3975?

Answer: Factors of 3975 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 25, 53, 75, 159, 265, 795, 1325, 3975. There are 12 integers that are factors of 3975. The greatest factor of 3975 is 3975.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3970 and 3975?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3970 and 3975 = 3156150

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3970

3970 = 2 x 5 x 397

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3975

3975 = 3 x 5 x 5 x 53

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

LCM = 3156150 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 53 x 397

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3970 and 3975 is 3156150.