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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 942 and 950 the smallest integer that is 447450 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 942 and 950 is 447450.
LCM(942,950) = 447450
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 950. First we will calculate the prime factors of 942 and 950.
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 950
2 | 950 |
5 | 475 |
5 | 95 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 950 are 2, 5,19. Prime factorization of 950 in exponential form is:
950 = 21×52×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 942 and 950.
LCM(942,950) = 21×31×52×191×1571
LCM(942,950) = 447450
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 950
List of positive integer factors of 950 that divides 950 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 19, 25, 38, 50, 95, 190, 475, 950
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 942 and 950, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(942,950) = 2
LCM(942,950) = ( 942 × 950) / 2
LCM(942,950) = 894900 / 2
LCM(942,950) = 447450
(i) The LCM of 950 and 942 is associative
LCM of 942 and 950 = LCM of 950 and 942
1. What is the LCM of 942 and 950?
Answer: LCM of 942 and 950 is 447450.
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 950?
Answer: Factors of 950 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 19, 25, 38, 50, 95, 190, 475, 950. There are 12 integers that are factors of 950. The greatest factor of 950 is 950.
4. How to Find the LCM of 942 and 950?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 942 and 950 = 447450
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 942
942 = 2 x 3 x 157
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 950
950 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 447450 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 19 x 157
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 942 and 950 is 447450.