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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 954 and 962 the smallest integer that is 458874 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 954 and 962 is 458874.
LCM(954,962) = 458874
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 954 and 962. First we will calculate the prime factors of 954 and 962.
Prime Factorization of 954
2 | 954 |
3 | 477 |
3 | 159 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 954 are 2, 3,53. Prime factorization of 954 in exponential form is:
954 = 21×32×531
Prime Factorization of 962
2 | 962 |
13 | 481 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 962 are 2, 13,37. Prime factorization of 962 in exponential form is:
962 = 21×131×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 954 and 962.
LCM(954,962) = 21×32×131×371×531
LCM(954,962) = 458874
Factors of 954
List of positive integer factors of 954 that divides 954 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 53, 106, 159, 318, 477, 954
Factors of 962
List of positive integer factors of 962 that divides 962 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 37, 74, 481, 962
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 954 and 962, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(954,962) = 2
LCM(954,962) = ( 954 × 962) / 2
LCM(954,962) = 917748 / 2
LCM(954,962) = 458874
(i) The LCM of 962 and 954 is associative
LCM of 954 and 962 = LCM of 962 and 954
1. What is the LCM of 954 and 962?
Answer: LCM of 954 and 962 is 458874.
2. What are the Factors of 954?
Answer: Factors of 954 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 53, 106, 159, 318, 477, 954. There are 12 integers that are factors of 954. The greatest factor of 954 is 954.
3. What are the Factors of 962?
Answer: Factors of 962 are 1, 2, 13, 26, 37, 74, 481, 962. There are 8 integers that are factors of 962. The greatest factor of 962 is 962.
4. How to Find the LCM of 954 and 962?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 954 and 962 = 458874
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 954
954 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 962
962 = 2 x 13 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 458874 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 37 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 954 and 962 is 458874.