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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5961 and 5969 the smallest integer that is 35581209 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5961 and 5969 is 35581209.
LCM(5961,5969) = 35581209
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 5961 and 5969. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5961 and 5969.
Prime Factorization of 5961
3 | 5961 |
1987 | 1987 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5961 are 3,1987. Prime factorization of 5961 in exponential form is:
5961 = 31×19871
Prime Factorization of 5969
47 | 5969 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5969 are 47,127. Prime factorization of 5969 in exponential form is:
5969 = 471×1271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5961 and 5969.
LCM(5961,5969) = 31×471×1271×19871
LCM(5961,5969) = 35581209
Factors of 5961
List of positive integer factors of 5961 that divides 5961 without a remainder.
1, 3, 1987, 5961
Factors of 5969
List of positive integer factors of 5969 that divides 5969 without a remainder.
1, 47, 127, 5969
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5961 and 5969, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5961,5969) = 1
LCM(5961,5969) = ( 5961 × 5969) / 1
LCM(5961,5969) = 35581209 / 1
LCM(5961,5969) = 35581209
(i) The LCM of 5969 and 5961 is associative
LCM of 5961 and 5969 = LCM of 5969 and 5961
1. What is the LCM of 5961 and 5969?
Answer: LCM of 5961 and 5969 is 35581209.
2. What are the Factors of 5961?
Answer: Factors of 5961 are 1, 3, 1987, 5961. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5961. The greatest factor of 5961 is 5961.
3. What are the Factors of 5969?
Answer: Factors of 5969 are 1, 47, 127, 5969. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5969. The greatest factor of 5969 is 5969.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5961 and 5969?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5961 and 5969 = 35581209
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5961
5961 = 3 x 1987
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5969
5969 = 47 x 127
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 35581209 = 3 x 47 x 127 x 1987
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5961 and 5969 is 35581209.