Least Common Multiple of 955 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 955 and 957 the smallest integer that is 913935 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 955 and 957 is 913935.

LCM(955,957) = 913935

LCM of 955 and 957

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

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Least Common Multiple of 955 and 957

LCM of 955 and 957 is 913935

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 955 and 957. First we will calculate the prime factors of 955 and 957.

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

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 955 and 957.

LCM(955,957) = 31×51×111×291×1911
LCM(955,957) = 913935

Factors of 955

List of positive integer factors of 955 that divides 955 without a remainder.

1, 5, 191, 955

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 955 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 955 and 957, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(955,957) = 1
LCM(955,957) = ( 955 × 957) / 1
LCM(955,957) = 913935 / 1
LCM(955,957) = 913935

Properties of LCM 955 and 957

(i) The LCM of 957 and 955 is associative

LCM of 955 and 957 = LCM of 957 and 955

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 955 and 957

1. What is the LCM of 955 and 957?

Answer: LCM of 955 and 957 is 913935.

2. 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.

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 955 and 957?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 955 and 957 = 913935

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 955

955 = 5 x 191

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 = 913935 = 3 x 5 x 11 x 29 x 191

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 955 and 957 is 913935.