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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 958 and 962 the smallest integer that is 460798 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 958 and 962 is 460798.
LCM(958,962) = 460798
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 962. First we will calculate the prime factors of 958 and 962.
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 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 958 and 962.
LCM(958,962) = 21×131×371×4791
LCM(958,962) = 460798
Factors of 958
List of positive integer factors of 958 that divides 958 without a remainder.
1, 2, 479, 958
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 958 and 962, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(958,962) = 2
LCM(958,962) = ( 958 × 962) / 2
LCM(958,962) = 921596 / 2
LCM(958,962) = 460798
(i) The LCM of 962 and 958 is associative
LCM of 958 and 962 = LCM of 962 and 958
1. What is the LCM of 958 and 962?
Answer: LCM of 958 and 962 is 460798.
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 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 958 and 962?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 958 and 962 = 460798
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 958
958 = 2 x 479
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 = 460798 = 2 x 13 x 37 x 479
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 958 and 962 is 460798.