Least Common Multiple of 3981 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 3981 and 3985 the smallest integer that is 15864285 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3981 and 3985 is 15864285.

LCM(3981,3985) = 15864285

LCM of 3981 and 3985

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3981 and 3985

LCM of 3981 and 3985 is 15864285

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3981 and 3985. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3981 and 3985.

Prime Factorization of 3981


3 3981
1327 1327
1

Prime factors of 3981 are 3,1327. Prime factorization of 3981 in exponential form is:

3981 = 31×13271

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 3981 and 3985.

LCM(3981,3985) = 31×51×7971×13271
LCM(3981,3985) = 15864285

Factors of 3981

List of positive integer factors of 3981 that divides 3981 without a remainder.

1, 3, 1327, 3981

Factors of 3985

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

1, 5, 797, 3985

Least Common Multiple of 3981 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 3981 and 3985, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3981,3985) = 1
LCM(3981,3985) = ( 3981 × 3985) / 1
LCM(3981,3985) = 15864285 / 1
LCM(3981,3985) = 15864285

Properties of LCM 3981 and 3985

(i) The LCM of 3985 and 3981 is associative

LCM of 3981 and 3985 = LCM of 3985 and 3981

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3981 and 3985

1. What is the LCM of 3981 and 3985?

Answer: LCM of 3981 and 3985 is 15864285.

2. What are the Factors of 3981?

Answer: Factors of 3981 are 1, 3, 1327, 3981. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3981. The greatest factor of 3981 is 3981.

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 3981 and 3985?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3981 and 3985 = 15864285

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3981

3981 = 3 x 1327

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 = 15864285 = 3 x 5 x 797 x 1327

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3981 and 3985 is 15864285.