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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
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 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
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
(i) The LCM of 964 and 959 is associative
LCM of 959 and 964 = LCM of 964 and 959
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.