Least Common Multiple of 9958 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 9958 and 9962 the smallest integer that is 49600798 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9958 and 9962 is 49600798.

LCM(9958,9962) = 49600798

LCM of 9958 and 9962

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

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Least Common Multiple of 9958 and 9962

LCM of 9958 and 9962 is 49600798

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 9958 and 9962. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9958 and 9962.

Prime Factorization of 9958


2 9958
13 4979
383 383
1

Prime factors of 9958 are 2, 13,383. Prime factorization of 9958 in exponential form is:

9958 = 21×131×3831

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 9958 and 9962.

LCM(9958,9962) = 21×131×171×2931×3831
LCM(9958,9962) = 49600798

Factors of 9958

List of positive integer factors of 9958 that divides 9958 without a remainder.

1, 2, 13, 26, 383, 766, 4979, 9958

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 9958 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 9958 and 9962, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(9958,9962) = 2
LCM(9958,9962) = ( 9958 × 9962) / 2
LCM(9958,9962) = 99201596 / 2
LCM(9958,9962) = 49600798

Properties of LCM 9958 and 9962

(i) The LCM of 9962 and 9958 is associative

LCM of 9958 and 9962 = LCM of 9962 and 9958

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 9958 and 9962

1. What is the LCM of 9958 and 9962?

Answer: LCM of 9958 and 9962 is 49600798.

2. What are the Factors of 9958?

Answer: Factors of 9958 are 1, 2, 13, 26, 383, 766, 4979, 9958. There are 8 integers that are factors of 9958. The greatest factor of 9958 is 9958.

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 9958 and 9962?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 9958 and 9962 = 49600798

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9958

9958 = 2 x 13 x 383

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 = 49600798 = 2 x 13 x 17 x 293 x 383

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9958 and 9962 is 49600798.