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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 953 and 958 the smallest integer that is 912974 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 953 and 958 is 912974.
LCM(953,958) = 912974
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 958. First we will calculate the prime factors of 953 and 958.
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 958
2 | 958 |
479 | 479 |
1 |
Prime factors of 958 are 2,479. Prime factorization of 958 in exponential form is:
958 = 21×4791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 953 and 958.
LCM(953,958) = 21×4791×9531
LCM(953,958) = 912974
Factors of 953
List of positive integer factors of 953 that divides 953 without a remainder.
1, 953
Factors of 958
List of positive integer factors of 958 that divides 958 without a remainder.
1, 2, 479, 958
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 953 and 958, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(953,958) = 1
LCM(953,958) = ( 953 × 958) / 1
LCM(953,958) = 912974 / 1
LCM(953,958) = 912974
(i) The LCM of 958 and 953 is associative
LCM of 953 and 958 = LCM of 958 and 953
1. What is the LCM of 953 and 958?
Answer: LCM of 953 and 958 is 912974.
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 958?
Answer: Factors of 958 are 1, 2, 479, 958. There are 4 integers that are factors of 958. The greatest factor of 958 is 958.
4. How to Find the LCM of 953 and 958?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 953 and 958 = 912974
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 953
953 = 953
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 958
958 = 2 x 479
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 912974 = 2 x 479 x 953
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 953 and 958 is 912974.