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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 962 and 970 the smallest integer that is 466570 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 962 and 970 is 466570.
LCM(962,970) = 466570
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 970. First we will calculate the prime factors of 962 and 970.
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 970
2 | 970 |
5 | 485 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 970 are 2, 5,97. Prime factorization of 970 in exponential form is:
970 = 21×51×971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 962 and 970.
LCM(962,970) = 21×51×131×371×971
LCM(962,970) = 466570
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 970
List of positive integer factors of 970 that divides 970 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 97, 194, 485, 970
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 962 and 970, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(962,970) = 2
LCM(962,970) = ( 962 × 970) / 2
LCM(962,970) = 933140 / 2
LCM(962,970) = 466570
(i) The LCM of 970 and 962 is associative
LCM of 962 and 970 = LCM of 970 and 962
1. What is the LCM of 962 and 970?
Answer: LCM of 962 and 970 is 466570.
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 970?
Answer: Factors of 970 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 97, 194, 485, 970. There are 8 integers that are factors of 970. The greatest factor of 970 is 970.
4. How to Find the LCM of 962 and 970?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 962 and 970 = 466570
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 962
962 = 2 x 13 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 970
970 = 2 x 5 x 97
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 466570 = 2 x 5 x 13 x 37 x 97
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 962 and 970 is 466570.