Least Common Multiple of 966 and 973

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 966 and 973 the smallest integer that is 134274 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 966 and 973 is 134274.

LCM(966,973) = 134274

LCM of 966 and 973

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 966 and 973

LCM of 966 and 973 is 134274

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 966 and 973. First we will calculate the prime factors of 966 and 973.

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 973


7 973
139 139
1

Prime factors of 973 are 7,139. Prime factorization of 973 in exponential form is:

973 = 71×1391

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 966 and 973.

LCM(966,973) = 21×31×71×231×1391
LCM(966,973) = 134274

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 973

List of positive integer factors of 973 that divides 973 without a remainder.

1, 7, 139, 973

Least Common Multiple of 966 and 973 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 966 and 973, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(966,973) = 7
LCM(966,973) = ( 966 × 973) / 7
LCM(966,973) = 939918 / 7
LCM(966,973) = 134274

Properties of LCM 966 and 973

(i) The LCM of 973 and 966 is associative

LCM of 966 and 973 = LCM of 973 and 966

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 966 and 973

1. What is the LCM of 966 and 973?

Answer: LCM of 966 and 973 is 134274.

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 973?

Answer: Factors of 973 are 1, 7, 139, 973. There are 4 integers that are factors of 973. The greatest factor of 973 is 973.

4. How to Find the LCM of 966 and 973?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 966 and 973 = 134274

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 966

966 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 973

973 = 7 x 139

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 134274 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 23 x 139

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 966 and 973 is 134274.