Least Common Multiple of 9957 and 9962

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 9957 and 9962 the smallest integer that is 99191634 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9957 and 9962 is 99191634.

LCM(9957,9962) = 99191634

LCM of 9957 and 9962

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

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Least Common Multiple of 9957 and 9962

LCM of 9957 and 9962 is 99191634

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 9957 and 9962. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9957 and 9962.

Prime Factorization of 9957


3 9957
3319 3319
1

Prime factors of 9957 are 3,3319. Prime factorization of 9957 in exponential form is:

9957 = 31×33191

Prime Factorization of 9962


2 9962
17 4981
293 293
1

Prime factors of 9962 are 2, 17,293. Prime factorization of 9962 in exponential form is:

9962 = 21×171×2931

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 9957 and 9962.

LCM(9957,9962) = 21×31×171×2931×33191
LCM(9957,9962) = 99191634

Factors of 9957

List of positive integer factors of 9957 that divides 9957 without a remainder.

1, 3, 3319, 9957

Factors of 9962

List of positive integer factors of 9962 that divides 9962 without a remainder.

1, 2, 17, 34, 293, 586, 4981, 9962

Least Common Multiple of 9957 and 9962 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 9957 and 9962, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(9957,9962) = 1
LCM(9957,9962) = ( 9957 × 9962) / 1
LCM(9957,9962) = 99191634 / 1
LCM(9957,9962) = 99191634

Properties of LCM 9957 and 9962

(i) The LCM of 9962 and 9957 is associative

LCM of 9957 and 9962 = LCM of 9962 and 9957

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 9957 and 9962

1. What is the LCM of 9957 and 9962?

Answer: LCM of 9957 and 9962 is 99191634.

2. What are the Factors of 9957?

Answer: Factors of 9957 are 1, 3, 3319, 9957. There are 4 integers that are factors of 9957. The greatest factor of 9957 is 9957.

3. What are the Factors of 9962?

Answer: Factors of 9962 are 1, 2, 17, 34, 293, 586, 4981, 9962. There are 8 integers that are factors of 9962. The greatest factor of 9962 is 9962.

4. How to Find the LCM of 9957 and 9962?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 9957 and 9962 = 99191634

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9957

9957 = 3 x 3319

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9962

9962 = 2 x 17 x 293

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

LCM = 99191634 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 293 x 3319

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9957 and 9962 is 99191634.