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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 953 and 955 the smallest integer that is 910115 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 953 and 955 is 910115.
LCM(953,955) = 910115
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 953 and 955. First we will calculate the prime factors of 953 and 955.
Prime Factorization of 953
953 | 953 |
1 |
Prime factors of 953 are 953. Prime factorization of 953 in exponential form is:
953 = 9531
Prime Factorization of 955
5 | 955 |
191 | 191 |
1 |
Prime factors of 955 are 5,191. Prime factorization of 955 in exponential form is:
955 = 51×1911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 953 and 955.
LCM(953,955) = 51×1911×9531
LCM(953,955) = 910115
Factors of 953
List of positive integer factors of 953 that divides 953 without a remainder.
1, 953
Factors of 955
List of positive integer factors of 955 that divides 955 without a remainder.
1, 5, 191, 955
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 953 and 955, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(953,955) = 1
LCM(953,955) = ( 953 × 955) / 1
LCM(953,955) = 910115 / 1
LCM(953,955) = 910115
(i) The LCM of 955 and 953 is associative
LCM of 953 and 955 = LCM of 955 and 953
1. What is the LCM of 953 and 955?
Answer: LCM of 953 and 955 is 910115.
2. What are the Factors of 953?
Answer: Factors of 953 are 1, 953. There are 2 integers that are factors of 953. The greatest factor of 953 is 953.
3. What are the Factors of 955?
Answer: Factors of 955 are 1, 5, 191, 955. There are 4 integers that are factors of 955. The greatest factor of 955 is 955.
4. How to Find the LCM of 953 and 955?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 953 and 955 = 910115
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 953
953 = 953
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 955
955 = 5 x 191
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 910115 = 5 x 191 x 953
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 953 and 955 is 910115.