Least Common Multiple of 3992 and 3999

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3992 and 3999 the smallest integer that is 15964008 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3992 and 3999 is 15964008.

LCM(3992,3999) = 15964008

LCM of 3992 and 3999

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

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Least Common Multiple of 3992 and 3999

LCM of 3992 and 3999 is 15964008

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 3992 and 3999. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3992 and 3999.

Prime Factorization of 3992


2 3992
2 1996
2 998
499 499
1

Prime factors of 3992 are 2,499. Prime factorization of 3992 in exponential form is:

3992 = 23×4991

Prime Factorization of 3999


3 3999
31 1333
43 43
1

Prime factors of 3999 are 3, 31,43. Prime factorization of 3999 in exponential form is:

3999 = 31×311×431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3992 and 3999.

LCM(3992,3999) = 23×31×311×431×4991
LCM(3992,3999) = 15964008

Factors of 3992

List of positive integer factors of 3992 that divides 3992 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 499, 998, 1996, 3992

Factors of 3999

List of positive integer factors of 3999 that divides 3999 without a remainder.

1, 3, 31, 43, 93, 129, 1333, 3999

Least Common Multiple of 3992 and 3999 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3992 and 3999, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(3992,3999) = 1
LCM(3992,3999) = ( 3992 × 3999) / 1
LCM(3992,3999) = 15964008 / 1
LCM(3992,3999) = 15964008

Properties of LCM 3992 and 3999

(i) The LCM of 3999 and 3992 is associative

LCM of 3992 and 3999 = LCM of 3999 and 3992

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 3992 and 3999

1. What is the LCM of 3992 and 3999?

Answer: LCM of 3992 and 3999 is 15964008.

2. What are the Factors of 3992?

Answer: Factors of 3992 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 499, 998, 1996, 3992. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3992. The greatest factor of 3992 is 3992.

3. What are the Factors of 3999?

Answer: Factors of 3999 are 1, 3, 31, 43, 93, 129, 1333, 3999. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3999. The greatest factor of 3999 is 3999.

4. How to Find the LCM of 3992 and 3999?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 3992 and 3999 = 15964008

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3992

3992 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 499

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3999

3999 = 3 x 31 x 43

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

LCM = 15964008 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 31 x 43 x 499

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3992 and 3999 is 15964008.