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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 961 and 966 the smallest integer that is 928326 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 961 and 966 is 928326.
LCM(961,966) = 928326
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 961 and 966. First we will calculate the prime factors of 961 and 966.
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
Prime Factorization of 966
2 | 966 |
3 | 483 |
7 | 161 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 966 are 2, 3, 7,23. Prime factorization of 966 in exponential form is:
966 = 21×31×71×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 961 and 966.
LCM(961,966) = 21×31×71×231×312
LCM(961,966) = 928326
Factors of 961
List of positive integer factors of 961 that divides 961 without a remainder.
1, 31, 961
Factors of 966
List of positive integer factors of 966 that divides 966 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 23, 42, 46, 69, 138, 161, 322, 483, 966
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 961 and 966, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(961,966) = 1
LCM(961,966) = ( 961 × 966) / 1
LCM(961,966) = 928326 / 1
LCM(961,966) = 928326
(i) The LCM of 966 and 961 is associative
LCM of 961 and 966 = LCM of 966 and 961
1. What is the LCM of 961 and 966?
Answer: LCM of 961 and 966 is 928326.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 966?
Answer: Factors of 966 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 23, 42, 46, 69, 138, 161, 322, 483, 966. There are 16 integers that are factors of 966. The greatest factor of 966 is 966.
4. How to Find the LCM of 961 and 966?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 961 and 966 = 928326
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 961
961 = 31 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 966
966 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 928326 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 23 x 31 x 31
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 961 and 966 is 928326.