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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 958 and 959 the smallest integer that is 918722 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 958 and 959 is 918722.
LCM(958,959) = 918722
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 958 and 959. First we will calculate the prime factors of 958 and 959.
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
Prime Factorization of 959
7 | 959 |
137 | 137 |
1 |
Prime factors of 959 are 7,137. Prime factorization of 959 in exponential form is:
959 = 71×1371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 958 and 959.
LCM(958,959) = 21×71×1371×4791
LCM(958,959) = 918722
Factors of 958
List of positive integer factors of 958 that divides 958 without a remainder.
1, 2, 479, 958
Factors of 959
List of positive integer factors of 959 that divides 959 without a remainder.
1, 7, 137, 959
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 958 and 959, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(958,959) = 1
LCM(958,959) = ( 958 × 959) / 1
LCM(958,959) = 918722 / 1
LCM(958,959) = 918722
(i) The LCM of 959 and 958 is associative
LCM of 958 and 959 = LCM of 959 and 958
1. What is the LCM of 958 and 959?
Answer: LCM of 958 and 959 is 918722.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 959?
Answer: Factors of 959 are 1, 7, 137, 959. There are 4 integers that are factors of 959. The greatest factor of 959 is 959.
4. How to Find the LCM of 958 and 959?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 958 and 959 = 918722
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 958
958 = 2 x 479
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 959
959 = 7 x 137
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 918722 = 2 x 7 x 137 x 479
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 958 and 959 is 918722.