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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 957 and 962 the smallest integer that is 920634 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 957 and 962 is 920634.
LCM(957,962) = 920634
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 957 and 962. First we will calculate the prime factors of 957 and 962.
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
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 957 and 962.
LCM(957,962) = 21×31×111×131×291×371
LCM(957,962) = 920634
Factors of 957
List of positive integer factors of 957 that divides 957 without a remainder.
1, 3, 11, 29, 33, 87, 319, 957
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 957 and 962, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(957,962) = 1
LCM(957,962) = ( 957 × 962) / 1
LCM(957,962) = 920634 / 1
LCM(957,962) = 920634
(i) The LCM of 962 and 957 is associative
LCM of 957 and 962 = LCM of 962 and 957
1. What is the LCM of 957 and 962?
Answer: LCM of 957 and 962 is 920634.
2. 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.
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 957 and 962?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 957 and 962 = 920634
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 957
957 = 3 x 11 x 29
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 = 920634 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 29 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 957 and 962 is 920634.