Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 9970 and 9973 the smallest integer that is 99430810 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9970 and 9973 is 99430810.
LCM(9970,9973) = 99430810
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 9970 and 9973. First we will calculate the prime factors of 9970 and 9973.
Prime Factorization of 9970
2 | 9970 |
5 | 4985 |
997 | 997 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9970 are 2, 5,997. Prime factorization of 9970 in exponential form is:
9970 = 21×51×9971
Prime Factorization of 9973
9973 | 9973 |
1 |
Prime factors of 9973 are 9973. Prime factorization of 9973 in exponential form is:
9973 = 99731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 9970 and 9973.
LCM(9970,9973) = 21×51×9971×99731
LCM(9970,9973) = 99430810
Factors of 9970
List of positive integer factors of 9970 that divides 9970 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 997, 1994, 4985, 9970
Factors of 9973
List of positive integer factors of 9973 that divides 9973 without a remainder.
1, 9973
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 9970 and 9973, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(9970,9973) = 1
LCM(9970,9973) = ( 9970 × 9973) / 1
LCM(9970,9973) = 99430810 / 1
LCM(9970,9973) = 99430810
(i) The LCM of 9973 and 9970 is associative
LCM of 9970 and 9973 = LCM of 9973 and 9970
1. What is the LCM of 9970 and 9973?
Answer: LCM of 9970 and 9973 is 99430810.
2. What are the Factors of 9970?
Answer: Factors of 9970 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 997, 1994, 4985, 9970. There are 8 integers that are factors of 9970. The greatest factor of 9970 is 9970.
3. What are the Factors of 9973?
Answer: Factors of 9973 are 1, 9973. There are 2 integers that are factors of 9973. The greatest factor of 9973 is 9973.
4. How to Find the LCM of 9970 and 9973?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 9970 and 9973 = 99430810
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 9970
9970 = 2 x 5 x 997
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 9973
9973 = 9973
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 99430810 = 2 x 5 x 997 x 9973
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 9970 and 9973 is 99430810.