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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 964 and 971 the smallest integer that is 936044 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 964 and 971 is 936044.
LCM(964,971) = 936044
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 964 and 971. First we will calculate the prime factors of 964 and 971.
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
Prime Factorization of 971
971 | 971 |
1 |
Prime factors of 971 are 971. Prime factorization of 971 in exponential form is:
971 = 9711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 964 and 971.
LCM(964,971) = 22×2411×9711
LCM(964,971) = 936044
Factors of 964
List of positive integer factors of 964 that divides 964 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 241, 482, 964
Factors of 971
List of positive integer factors of 971 that divides 971 without a remainder.
1, 971
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 964 and 971, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(964,971) = 1
LCM(964,971) = ( 964 × 971) / 1
LCM(964,971) = 936044 / 1
LCM(964,971) = 936044
(i) The LCM of 971 and 964 is associative
LCM of 964 and 971 = LCM of 971 and 964
1. What is the LCM of 964 and 971?
Answer: LCM of 964 and 971 is 936044.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 971?
Answer: Factors of 971 are 1, 971. There are 2 integers that are factors of 971. The greatest factor of 971 is 971.
4. How to Find the LCM of 964 and 971?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 964 and 971 = 936044
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 964
964 = 2 x 2 x 241
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 971
971 = 971
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 936044 = 2 x 2 x 241 x 971
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 964 and 971 is 936044.