Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 975 and 981 the smallest integer that is 318825 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 975 and 981 is 318825.
LCM(975,981) = 318825
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 975 and 981. First we will calculate the prime factors of 975 and 981.
Prime Factorization of 975
3 | 975 |
5 | 325 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 975 are 3, 5,13. Prime factorization of 975 in exponential form is:
975 = 31×52×131
Prime Factorization of 981
3 | 981 |
3 | 327 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 981 are 3,109. Prime factorization of 981 in exponential form is:
981 = 32×1091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 975 and 981.
LCM(975,981) = 32×52×131×1091
LCM(975,981) = 318825
Factors of 975
List of positive integer factors of 975 that divides 975 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 13, 15, 25, 39, 65, 75, 195, 325, 975
Factors of 981
List of positive integer factors of 981 that divides 981 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 109, 327, 981
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 975 and 981, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(975,981) = 3
LCM(975,981) = ( 975 × 981) / 3
LCM(975,981) = 956475 / 3
LCM(975,981) = 318825
(i) The LCM of 981 and 975 is associative
LCM of 975 and 981 = LCM of 981 and 975
1. What is the LCM of 975 and 981?
Answer: LCM of 975 and 981 is 318825.
2. What are the Factors of 975?
Answer: Factors of 975 are 1, 3, 5, 13, 15, 25, 39, 65, 75, 195, 325, 975. There are 12 integers that are factors of 975. The greatest factor of 975 is 975.
3. What are the Factors of 981?
Answer: Factors of 981 are 1, 3, 9, 109, 327, 981. There are 6 integers that are factors of 981. The greatest factor of 981 is 981.
4. How to Find the LCM of 975 and 981?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 975 and 981 = 318825
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 975
975 = 3 x 5 x 5 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 981
981 = 3 x 3 x 109
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 318825 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 13 x 109
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 975 and 981 is 318825.