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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 947 and 952 the smallest integer that is 901544 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 947 and 952 is 901544.
LCM(947,952) = 901544
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 947 and 952. First we will calculate the prime factors of 947 and 952.
Prime Factorization of 947
947 | 947 |
1 |
Prime factors of 947 are 947. Prime factorization of 947 in exponential form is:
947 = 9471
Prime Factorization of 952
2 | 952 |
2 | 476 |
2 | 238 |
7 | 119 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 952 are 2, 7,17. Prime factorization of 952 in exponential form is:
952 = 23×71×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 947 and 952.
LCM(947,952) = 23×71×171×9471
LCM(947,952) = 901544
Factors of 947
List of positive integer factors of 947 that divides 947 without a remainder.
1, 947
Factors of 952
List of positive integer factors of 952 that divides 952 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 28, 34, 56, 68, 119, 136, 238, 476, 952
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 947 and 952, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(947,952) = 1
LCM(947,952) = ( 947 × 952) / 1
LCM(947,952) = 901544 / 1
LCM(947,952) = 901544
(i) The LCM of 952 and 947 is associative
LCM of 947 and 952 = LCM of 952 and 947
1. What is the LCM of 947 and 952?
Answer: LCM of 947 and 952 is 901544.
2. What are the Factors of 947?
Answer: Factors of 947 are 1, 947. There are 2 integers that are factors of 947. The greatest factor of 947 is 947.
3. What are the Factors of 952?
Answer: Factors of 952 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 17, 28, 34, 56, 68, 119, 136, 238, 476, 952. There are 16 integers that are factors of 952. The greatest factor of 952 is 952.
4. How to Find the LCM of 947 and 952?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 947 and 952 = 901544
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 947
947 = 947
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 952
952 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 901544 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 17 x 947
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 947 and 952 is 901544.