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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 942 and 946 the smallest integer that is 445566 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 942 and 946 is 445566.
LCM(942,946) = 445566
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 942 and 946. First we will calculate the prime factors of 942 and 946.
Prime Factorization of 942
2 | 942 |
3 | 471 |
157 | 157 |
1 |
Prime factors of 942 are 2, 3,157. Prime factorization of 942 in exponential form is:
942 = 21×31×1571
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 942 and 946.
LCM(942,946) = 21×31×111×431×1571
LCM(942,946) = 445566
Factors of 942
List of positive integer factors of 942 that divides 942 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 157, 314, 471, 942
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 942 and 946, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(942,946) = 2
LCM(942,946) = ( 942 × 946) / 2
LCM(942,946) = 891132 / 2
LCM(942,946) = 445566
(i) The LCM of 946 and 942 is associative
LCM of 942 and 946 = LCM of 946 and 942
1. What is the LCM of 942 and 946?
Answer: LCM of 942 and 946 is 445566.
2. What are the Factors of 942?
Answer: Factors of 942 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 157, 314, 471, 942. There are 8 integers that are factors of 942. The greatest factor of 942 is 942.
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 942 and 946?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 942 and 946 = 445566
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 942
942 = 2 x 3 x 157
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 = 445566 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 43 x 157
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 942 and 946 is 445566.