Least Common Multiple of 949 and 957

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 949 and 957 the smallest integer that is 908193 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 949 and 957 is 908193.

LCM(949,957) = 908193

LCM of 949 and 957

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

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Least Common Multiple of 949 and 957

LCM of 949 and 957 is 908193

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 949 and 957. First we will calculate the prime factors of 949 and 957.

Prime Factorization of 949


13 949
73 73
1

Prime factors of 949 are 13,73. Prime factorization of 949 in exponential form is:

949 = 131×731

Prime Factorization of 957


3 957
11 319
29 29
1

Prime factors of 957 are 3, 11,29. Prime factorization of 957 in exponential form is:

957 = 31×111×291

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 949 and 957.

LCM(949,957) = 31×111×131×291×731
LCM(949,957) = 908193

Factors of 949

List of positive integer factors of 949 that divides 949 without a remainder.

1, 13, 73, 949

Factors of 957

List of positive integer factors of 957 that divides 957 without a remainder.

1, 3, 11, 29, 33, 87, 319, 957

Least Common Multiple of 949 and 957 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 949 and 957, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(949,957) = 1
LCM(949,957) = ( 949 × 957) / 1
LCM(949,957) = 908193 / 1
LCM(949,957) = 908193

Properties of LCM 949 and 957

(i) The LCM of 957 and 949 is associative

LCM of 949 and 957 = LCM of 957 and 949

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 949 and 957

1. What is the LCM of 949 and 957?

Answer: LCM of 949 and 957 is 908193.

2. What are the Factors of 949?

Answer: Factors of 949 are 1, 13, 73, 949. There are 4 integers that are factors of 949. The greatest factor of 949 is 949.

3. What are the Factors of 957?

Answer: Factors of 957 are 1, 3, 11, 29, 33, 87, 319, 957. There are 8 integers that are factors of 957. The greatest factor of 957 is 957.

4. How to Find the LCM of 949 and 957?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 949 and 957 = 908193

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 949

949 = 13 x 73

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 957

957 = 3 x 11 x 29

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 908193 = 3 x 11 x 13 x 29 x 73

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 949 and 957 is 908193.