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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1342 and 1346 the smallest integer that is 903166 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1342 and 1346 is 903166.
LCM(1342,1346) = 903166
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 1342 and 1346. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1342 and 1346.
Prime Factorization of 1342
2 | 1342 |
11 | 671 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1342 are 2, 11,61. Prime factorization of 1342 in exponential form is:
1342 = 21×111×611
Prime Factorization of 1346
2 | 1346 |
673 | 673 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1346 are 2,673. Prime factorization of 1346 in exponential form is:
1346 = 21×6731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1342 and 1346.
LCM(1342,1346) = 21×111×611×6731
LCM(1342,1346) = 903166
Factors of 1342
List of positive integer factors of 1342 that divides 1342 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 61, 122, 671, 1342
Factors of 1346
List of positive integer factors of 1346 that divides 1346 without a remainder.
1, 2, 673, 1346
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1342 and 1346, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1342,1346) = 2
LCM(1342,1346) = ( 1342 × 1346) / 2
LCM(1342,1346) = 1806332 / 2
LCM(1342,1346) = 903166
(i) The LCM of 1346 and 1342 is associative
LCM of 1342 and 1346 = LCM of 1346 and 1342
1. What is the LCM of 1342 and 1346?
Answer: LCM of 1342 and 1346 is 903166.
2. What are the Factors of 1342?
Answer: Factors of 1342 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 61, 122, 671, 1342. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1342. The greatest factor of 1342 is 1342.
3. What are the Factors of 1346?
Answer: Factors of 1346 are 1, 2, 673, 1346. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1346. The greatest factor of 1346 is 1346.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1342 and 1346?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1342 and 1346 = 903166
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1342
1342 = 2 x 11 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1346
1346 = 2 x 673
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 903166 = 2 x 11 x 61 x 673
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1342 and 1346 is 903166.