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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 962 and 963 the smallest integer that is 926406 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 962 and 963 is 926406.
LCM(962,963) = 926406
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 962 and 963. First we will calculate the prime factors of 962 and 963.
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
Prime Factorization of 963
3 | 963 |
3 | 321 |
107 | 107 |
1 |
Prime factors of 963 are 3,107. Prime factorization of 963 in exponential form is:
963 = 32×1071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 962 and 963.
LCM(962,963) = 21×32×131×371×1071
LCM(962,963) = 926406
Factors of 962
List of positive integer factors of 962 that divides 962 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 37, 74, 481, 962
Factors of 963
List of positive integer factors of 963 that divides 963 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 107, 321, 963
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 962 and 963, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(962,963) = 1
LCM(962,963) = ( 962 × 963) / 1
LCM(962,963) = 926406 / 1
LCM(962,963) = 926406
(i) The LCM of 963 and 962 is associative
LCM of 962 and 963 = LCM of 963 and 962
1. What is the LCM of 962 and 963?
Answer: LCM of 962 and 963 is 926406.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 963?
Answer: Factors of 963 are 1, 3, 9, 107, 321, 963. There are 6 integers that are factors of 963. The greatest factor of 963 is 963.
4. How to Find the LCM of 962 and 963?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 962 and 963 = 926406
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 962
962 = 2 x 13 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 963
963 = 3 x 3 x 107
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 926406 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 37 x 107
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 962 and 963 is 926406.