Least Common Multiple of 3974 and 3982

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3974 and 3982 the smallest integer that is 7912234 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3974 and 3982 is 7912234.

LCM(3974,3982) = 7912234

LCM of 3974 and 3982

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3974 and 3982

LCM of 3974 and 3982 is 7912234

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3974 and 3982. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3974 and 3982.

Prime Factorization of 3974


2 3974
1987 1987
1

Prime factors of 3974 are 2,1987. Prime factorization of 3974 in exponential form is:

3974 = 21×19871

Prime Factorization of 3982


2 3982
11 1991
181 181
1

Prime factors of 3982 are 2, 11,181. Prime factorization of 3982 in exponential form is:

3982 = 21×111×1811

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3974 and 3982.

LCM(3974,3982) = 21×111×1811×19871
LCM(3974,3982) = 7912234

Factors of 3974

List of positive integer factors of 3974 that divides 3974 without a remainder.

1, 2, 1987, 3974

Factors of 3982

List of positive integer factors of 3982 that divides 3982 without a remainder.

1, 2, 11, 22, 181, 362, 1991, 3982

Least Common Multiple of 3974 and 3982 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3974 and 3982, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3974,3982) = 2
LCM(3974,3982) = ( 3974 × 3982) / 2
LCM(3974,3982) = 15824468 / 2
LCM(3974,3982) = 7912234

Properties of LCM 3974 and 3982

(i) The LCM of 3982 and 3974 is associative

LCM of 3974 and 3982 = LCM of 3982 and 3974

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3974 and 3982

1. What is the LCM of 3974 and 3982?

Answer: LCM of 3974 and 3982 is 7912234.

2. What are the Factors of 3974?

Answer: Factors of 3974 are 1, 2, 1987, 3974. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3974. The greatest factor of 3974 is 3974.

3. What are the Factors of 3982?

Answer: Factors of 3982 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 181, 362, 1991, 3982. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3982. The greatest factor of 3982 is 3982.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3974 and 3982?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3974 and 3982 = 7912234

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3974

3974 = 2 x 1987

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3982

3982 = 2 x 11 x 181

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

LCM = 7912234 = 2 x 11 x 181 x 1987

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3974 and 3982 is 7912234.