Least Common Multiple of 8956 and 8961

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8956 and 8961 the smallest integer that is 80254716 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8956 and 8961 is 80254716.

LCM(8956,8961) = 80254716

LCM of 8956 and 8961

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

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Least Common Multiple of 8956 and 8961

LCM of 8956 and 8961 is 80254716

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 8956 and 8961. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8956 and 8961.

Prime Factorization of 8956


2 8956
2 4478
2239 2239
1

Prime factors of 8956 are 2,2239. Prime factorization of 8956 in exponential form is:

8956 = 22×22391

Prime Factorization of 8961


3 8961
29 2987
103 103
1

Prime factors of 8961 are 3, 29,103. Prime factorization of 8961 in exponential form is:

8961 = 31×291×1031

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8956 and 8961.

LCM(8956,8961) = 22×31×291×1031×22391
LCM(8956,8961) = 80254716

Factors of 8956

List of positive integer factors of 8956 that divides 8956 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 2239, 4478, 8956

Factors of 8961

List of positive integer factors of 8961 that divides 8961 without a remainder.

1, 3, 29, 87, 103, 309, 2987, 8961

Least Common Multiple of 8956 and 8961 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8956 and 8961, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(8956,8961) = 1
LCM(8956,8961) = ( 8956 × 8961) / 1
LCM(8956,8961) = 80254716 / 1
LCM(8956,8961) = 80254716

Properties of LCM 8956 and 8961

(i) The LCM of 8961 and 8956 is associative

LCM of 8956 and 8961 = LCM of 8961 and 8956

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 8956 and 8961

1. What is the LCM of 8956 and 8961?

Answer: LCM of 8956 and 8961 is 80254716.

2. What are the Factors of 8956?

Answer: Factors of 8956 are 1, 2, 4, 2239, 4478, 8956. There are 6 integers that are factors of 8956. The greatest factor of 8956 is 8956.

3. What are the Factors of 8961?

Answer: Factors of 8961 are 1, 3, 29, 87, 103, 309, 2987, 8961. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8961. The greatest factor of 8961 is 8961.

4. How to Find the LCM of 8956 and 8961?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 8956 and 8961 = 80254716

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8956

8956 = 2 x 2 x 2239

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8961

8961 = 3 x 29 x 103

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

LCM = 80254716 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 29 x 103 x 2239

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8956 and 8961 is 80254716.