Least Common Multiple of 953 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 953 and 957 the smallest integer that is 912021 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 953 and 957 is 912021.

LCM(953,957) = 912021

LCM of 953 and 957

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

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Least Common Multiple of 953 and 957

LCM of 953 and 957 is 912021

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 953 and 957. First we will calculate the prime factors of 953 and 957.

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 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 953 and 957.

LCM(953,957) = 31×111×291×9531
LCM(953,957) = 912021

Factors of 953

List of positive integer factors of 953 that divides 953 without a remainder.

1, 953

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 953 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 953 and 957, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(953,957) = 1
LCM(953,957) = ( 953 × 957) / 1
LCM(953,957) = 912021 / 1
LCM(953,957) = 912021

Properties of LCM 953 and 957

(i) The LCM of 957 and 953 is associative

LCM of 953 and 957 = LCM of 957 and 953

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 953 and 957

1. What is the LCM of 953 and 957?

Answer: LCM of 953 and 957 is 912021.

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 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 953 and 957?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 953 and 957 = 912021

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 953

953 = 953

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 = 912021 = 3 x 11 x 29 x 953

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 953 and 957 is 912021.