Least Common Multiple of 6958 and 6963

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 6958 and 6963 the smallest integer that is 48448554 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 6958 and 6963 is 48448554.

LCM(6958,6963) = 48448554

LCM of 6958 and 6963

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

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Least Common Multiple of 6958 and 6963

LCM of 6958 and 6963 is 48448554

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 6958 and 6963. First we will calculate the prime factors of 6958 and 6963.

Prime Factorization of 6958


2 6958
7 3479
7 497
71 71
1

Prime factors of 6958 are 2, 7,71. Prime factorization of 6958 in exponential form is:

6958 = 21×72×711

Prime Factorization of 6963


3 6963
11 2321
211 211
1

Prime factors of 6963 are 3, 11,211. Prime factorization of 6963 in exponential form is:

6963 = 31×111×2111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 6958 and 6963.

LCM(6958,6963) = 21×31×72×111×711×2111
LCM(6958,6963) = 48448554

Factors of 6958

List of positive integer factors of 6958 that divides 6958 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 71, 98, 142, 497, 994, 3479, 6958

Factors of 6963

List of positive integer factors of 6963 that divides 6963 without a remainder.

1, 3, 11, 33, 211, 633, 2321, 6963

Least Common Multiple of 6958 and 6963 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 6958 and 6963, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(6958,6963) = 1
LCM(6958,6963) = ( 6958 × 6963) / 1
LCM(6958,6963) = 48448554 / 1
LCM(6958,6963) = 48448554

Properties of LCM 6958 and 6963

(i) The LCM of 6963 and 6958 is associative

LCM of 6958 and 6963 = LCM of 6963 and 6958

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 6958 and 6963

1. What is the LCM of 6958 and 6963?

Answer: LCM of 6958 and 6963 is 48448554.

2. What are the Factors of 6958?

Answer: Factors of 6958 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 71, 98, 142, 497, 994, 3479, 6958. There are 12 integers that are factors of 6958. The greatest factor of 6958 is 6958.

3. What are the Factors of 6963?

Answer: Factors of 6963 are 1, 3, 11, 33, 211, 633, 2321, 6963. There are 8 integers that are factors of 6963. The greatest factor of 6963 is 6963.

4. How to Find the LCM of 6958 and 6963?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 6958 and 6963 = 48448554

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 6958

6958 = 2 x 7 x 7 x 71

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 6963

6963 = 3 x 11 x 211

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

LCM = 48448554 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11 x 71 x 211

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 6958 and 6963 is 48448554.