Least Common Multiple of 943 and 946

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 943 and 946 the smallest integer that is 892078 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 943 and 946 is 892078.

LCM(943,946) = 892078

LCM of 943 and 946

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

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Least Common Multiple of 943 and 946

LCM of 943 and 946 is 892078

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 943 and 946. First we will calculate the prime factors of 943 and 946.

Prime Factorization of 943


23 943
41 41
1

Prime factors of 943 are 23,41. Prime factorization of 943 in exponential form is:

943 = 231×411

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 943 and 946.

LCM(943,946) = 21×111×231×411×431
LCM(943,946) = 892078

Factors of 943

List of positive integer factors of 943 that divides 943 without a remainder.

1, 23, 41, 943

Factors of 946

List of positive integer factors of 946 that divides 946 without a remainder.

1, 2, 11, 22, 43, 86, 473, 946

Least Common Multiple of 943 and 946 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 943 and 946, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(943,946) = 1
LCM(943,946) = ( 943 × 946) / 1
LCM(943,946) = 892078 / 1
LCM(943,946) = 892078

Properties of LCM 943 and 946

(i) The LCM of 946 and 943 is associative

LCM of 943 and 946 = LCM of 946 and 943

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 943 and 946

1. What is the LCM of 943 and 946?

Answer: LCM of 943 and 946 is 892078.

2. What are the Factors of 943?

Answer: Factors of 943 are 1, 23, 41, 943. There are 4 integers that are factors of 943. The greatest factor of 943 is 943.

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 943 and 946?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 943 and 946 = 892078

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 943

943 = 23 x 41

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 = 892078 = 2 x 11 x 23 x 41 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 943 and 946 is 892078.