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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 938 and 946 the smallest integer that is 443674 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 938 and 946 is 443674.
LCM(938,946) = 443674
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 938 and 946. First we will calculate the prime factors of 938 and 946.
Prime Factorization of 938
2 | 938 |
7 | 469 |
67 | 67 |
1 |
Prime factors of 938 are 2, 7,67. Prime factorization of 938 in exponential form is:
938 = 21×71×671
Prime Factorization of 946
2 | 946 |
11 | 473 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 946 are 2, 11,43. Prime factorization of 946 in exponential form is:
946 = 21×111×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 938 and 946.
LCM(938,946) = 21×71×111×431×671
LCM(938,946) = 443674
Factors of 938
List of positive integer factors of 938 that divides 938 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 67, 134, 469, 938
Factors of 946
List of positive integer factors of 946 that divides 946 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 43, 86, 473, 946
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 938 and 946, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(938,946) = 2
LCM(938,946) = ( 938 × 946) / 2
LCM(938,946) = 887348 / 2
LCM(938,946) = 443674
(i) The LCM of 946 and 938 is associative
LCM of 938 and 946 = LCM of 946 and 938
1. What is the LCM of 938 and 946?
Answer: LCM of 938 and 946 is 443674.
2. What are the Factors of 938?
Answer: Factors of 938 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 67, 134, 469, 938. There are 8 integers that are factors of 938. The greatest factor of 938 is 938.
3. What are the Factors of 946?
Answer: Factors of 946 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 43, 86, 473, 946. There are 8 integers that are factors of 946. The greatest factor of 946 is 946.
4. How to Find the LCM of 938 and 946?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 938 and 946 = 443674
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 938
938 = 2 x 7 x 67
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 946
946 = 2 x 11 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 = 443674 = 2 x 7 x 11 x 43 x 67
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 938 and 946 is 443674.