Least Common Multiple of 3977 and 3985

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3977 and 3985 the smallest integer that is 15848345 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3977 and 3985 is 15848345.

LCM(3977,3985) = 15848345

LCM of 3977 and 3985

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3977 and 3985

LCM of 3977 and 3985 is 15848345

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3977 and 3985. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3977 and 3985.

Prime Factorization of 3977


41 3977
97 97
1

Prime factors of 3977 are 41,97. Prime factorization of 3977 in exponential form is:

3977 = 411×971

Prime Factorization of 3985


5 3985
797 797
1

Prime factors of 3985 are 5,797. Prime factorization of 3985 in exponential form is:

3985 = 51×7971

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3977 and 3985.

LCM(3977,3985) = 51×411×971×7971
LCM(3977,3985) = 15848345

Factors of 3977

List of positive integer factors of 3977 that divides 3977 without a remainder.

1, 41, 97, 3977

Factors of 3985

List of positive integer factors of 3985 that divides 3985 without a remainder.

1, 5, 797, 3985

Least Common Multiple of 3977 and 3985 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3977 and 3985, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3977,3985) = 1
LCM(3977,3985) = ( 3977 × 3985) / 1
LCM(3977,3985) = 15848345 / 1
LCM(3977,3985) = 15848345

Properties of LCM 3977 and 3985

(i) The LCM of 3985 and 3977 is associative

LCM of 3977 and 3985 = LCM of 3985 and 3977

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3977 and 3985

1. What is the LCM of 3977 and 3985?

Answer: LCM of 3977 and 3985 is 15848345.

2. What are the Factors of 3977?

Answer: Factors of 3977 are 1, 41, 97, 3977. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3977. The greatest factor of 3977 is 3977.

3. What are the Factors of 3985?

Answer: Factors of 3985 are 1, 5, 797, 3985. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3985. The greatest factor of 3985 is 3985.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3977 and 3985?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3977 and 3985 = 15848345

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3977

3977 = 41 x 97

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3985

3985 = 5 x 797

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

LCM = 15848345 = 5 x 41 x 97 x 797

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3977 and 3985 is 15848345.