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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 966 and 969 the smallest integer that is 312018 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 966 and 969 is 312018.
LCM(966,969) = 312018
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 966 and 969. First we will calculate the prime factors of 966 and 969.
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
Prime Factorization of 969
3 | 969 |
17 | 323 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 969 are 3, 17,19. Prime factorization of 969 in exponential form is:
969 = 31×171×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 966 and 969.
LCM(966,969) = 21×31×71×171×191×231
LCM(966,969) = 312018
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
Factors of 969
List of positive integer factors of 969 that divides 969 without a remainder.
1, 3, 17, 19, 51, 57, 323, 969
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 966 and 969, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(966,969) = 3
LCM(966,969) = ( 966 × 969) / 3
LCM(966,969) = 936054 / 3
LCM(966,969) = 312018
(i) The LCM of 969 and 966 is associative
LCM of 966 and 969 = LCM of 969 and 966
1. What is the LCM of 966 and 969?
Answer: LCM of 966 and 969 is 312018.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 969?
Answer: Factors of 969 are 1, 3, 17, 19, 51, 57, 323, 969. There are 8 integers that are factors of 969. The greatest factor of 969 is 969.
4. How to Find the LCM of 966 and 969?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 966 and 969 = 312018
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 966
966 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 23
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 969
969 = 3 x 17 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 312018 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 17 x 19 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 966 and 969 is 312018.