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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 958 and 961 the smallest integer that is 920638 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 958 and 961 is 920638.
LCM(958,961) = 920638
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 961. First we will calculate the prime factors of 958 and 961.
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 961
31 | 961 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 961 are 31. Prime factorization of 961 in exponential form is:
961 = 312
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 958 and 961.
LCM(958,961) = 21×312×4791
LCM(958,961) = 920638
Factors of 958
List of positive integer factors of 958 that divides 958 without a remainder.
1, 2, 479, 958
Factors of 961
List of positive integer factors of 961 that divides 961 without a remainder.
1, 31, 961
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 958 and 961, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(958,961) = 1
LCM(958,961) = ( 958 × 961) / 1
LCM(958,961) = 920638 / 1
LCM(958,961) = 920638
(i) The LCM of 961 and 958 is associative
LCM of 958 and 961 = LCM of 961 and 958
1. What is the LCM of 958 and 961?
Answer: LCM of 958 and 961 is 920638.
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 961?
Answer: Factors of 961 are 1, 31, 961. There are 3 integers that are factors of 961. The greatest factor of 961 is 961.
4. How to Find the LCM of 958 and 961?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 958 and 961 = 920638
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 958
958 = 2 x 479
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 961
961 = 31 x 31
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 920638 = 2 x 31 x 31 x 479
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 958 and 961 is 920638.