Least Common Multiple of 9962 and 9966

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 9962 and 9966 the smallest integer that is 49640646 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9962 and 9966 is 49640646.

LCM(9962,9966) = 49640646

LCM of 9962 and 9966

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

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Least Common Multiple of 9962 and 9966

LCM of 9962 and 9966 is 49640646

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 9962 and 9966. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9962 and 9966.

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

Prime Factorization of 9966


2 9966
3 4983
11 1661
151 151
1

Prime factors of 9966 are 2, 3, 11,151. Prime factorization of 9966 in exponential form is:

9966 = 21×31×111×1511

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 9962 and 9966.

LCM(9962,9966) = 21×31×111×171×1511×2931
LCM(9962,9966) = 49640646

Factors of 9962

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

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

Factors of 9966

List of positive integer factors of 9966 that divides 9966 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66, 151, 302, 453, 906, 1661, 3322, 4983, 9966

Least Common Multiple of 9962 and 9966 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 9962 and 9966, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(9962,9966) = 2
LCM(9962,9966) = ( 9962 × 9966) / 2
LCM(9962,9966) = 99281292 / 2
LCM(9962,9966) = 49640646

Properties of LCM 9962 and 9966

(i) The LCM of 9966 and 9962 is associative

LCM of 9962 and 9966 = LCM of 9966 and 9962

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 9962 and 9966

1. What is the LCM of 9962 and 9966?

Answer: LCM of 9962 and 9966 is 49640646.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 9966?

Answer: Factors of 9966 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66, 151, 302, 453, 906, 1661, 3322, 4983, 9966. There are 16 integers that are factors of 9966. The greatest factor of 9966 is 9966.

4. How to Find the LCM of 9962 and 9966?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 9962 and 9966 = 49640646

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9962

9962 = 2 x 17 x 293

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9966

9966 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 151

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

LCM = 49640646 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 17 x 151 x 293

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9962 and 9966 is 49640646.