Least Common Multiple of 959 and 964

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 959 and 964 the smallest integer that is 924476 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 959 and 964 is 924476.

LCM(959,964) = 924476

LCM of 959 and 964

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

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Least Common Multiple of 959 and 964

LCM of 959 and 964 is 924476

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 959 and 964. First we will calculate the prime factors of 959 and 964.

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

Prime Factorization of 964


2 964
2 482
241 241
1

Prime factors of 964 are 2,241. Prime factorization of 964 in exponential form is:

964 = 22×2411

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 959 and 964.

LCM(959,964) = 22×71×1371×2411
LCM(959,964) = 924476

Factors of 959

List of positive integer factors of 959 that divides 959 without a remainder.

1, 7, 137, 959

Factors of 964

List of positive integer factors of 964 that divides 964 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 241, 482, 964

Least Common Multiple of 959 and 964 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 959 and 964, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(959,964) = 1
LCM(959,964) = ( 959 × 964) / 1
LCM(959,964) = 924476 / 1
LCM(959,964) = 924476

Properties of LCM 959 and 964

(i) The LCM of 964 and 959 is associative

LCM of 959 and 964 = LCM of 964 and 959

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 959 and 964

1. What is the LCM of 959 and 964?

Answer: LCM of 959 and 964 is 924476.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 964?

Answer: Factors of 964 are 1, 2, 4, 241, 482, 964. There are 6 integers that are factors of 964. The greatest factor of 964 is 964.

4. How to Find the LCM of 959 and 964?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 959 and 964 = 924476

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 959

959 = 7 x 137

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 964

964 = 2 x 2 x 241

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 924476 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 137 x 241

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 959 and 964 is 924476.