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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 967 and 973 the smallest integer that is 940891 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 967 and 973 is 940891.
LCM(967,973) = 940891
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 967 and 973. First we will calculate the prime factors of 967 and 973.
Prime Factorization of 967
967 | 967 |
1 |
Prime factors of 967 are 967. Prime factorization of 967 in exponential form is:
967 = 9671
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 967 and 973.
LCM(967,973) = 71×1391×9671
LCM(967,973) = 940891
Factors of 967
List of positive integer factors of 967 that divides 967 without a remainder.
1, 967
Factors of 973
List of positive integer factors of 973 that divides 973 without a remainder.
1, 7, 139, 973
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 967 and 973, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(967,973) = 1
LCM(967,973) = ( 967 × 973) / 1
LCM(967,973) = 940891 / 1
LCM(967,973) = 940891
(i) The LCM of 973 and 967 is associative
LCM of 967 and 973 = LCM of 973 and 967
1. What is the LCM of 967 and 973?
Answer: LCM of 967 and 973 is 940891.
2. What are the Factors of 967?
Answer: Factors of 967 are 1, 967. There are 2 integers that are factors of 967. The greatest factor of 967 is 967.
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 967 and 973?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 967 and 973 = 940891
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 967
967 = 967
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 = 940891 = 7 x 139 x 967
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 967 and 973 is 940891.