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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1356 and 1362 the smallest integer that is 307812 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1356 and 1362 is 307812.
LCM(1356,1362) = 307812
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 1356 and 1362. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1356 and 1362.
Prime Factorization of 1356
2 | 1356 |
2 | 678 |
3 | 339 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1356 are 2, 3,113. Prime factorization of 1356 in exponential form is:
1356 = 22×31×1131
Prime Factorization of 1362
2 | 1362 |
3 | 681 |
227 | 227 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1362 are 2, 3,227. Prime factorization of 1362 in exponential form is:
1362 = 21×31×2271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1356 and 1362.
LCM(1356,1362) = 22×31×1131×2271
LCM(1356,1362) = 307812
Factors of 1356
List of positive integer factors of 1356 that divides 1356 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 113, 226, 339, 452, 678, 1356
Factors of 1362
List of positive integer factors of 1362 that divides 1362 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 227, 454, 681, 1362
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1356 and 1362, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1356,1362) = 6
LCM(1356,1362) = ( 1356 × 1362) / 6
LCM(1356,1362) = 1846872 / 6
LCM(1356,1362) = 307812
(i) The LCM of 1362 and 1356 is associative
LCM of 1356 and 1362 = LCM of 1362 and 1356
1. What is the LCM of 1356 and 1362?
Answer: LCM of 1356 and 1362 is 307812.
2. What are the Factors of 1356?
Answer: Factors of 1356 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 113, 226, 339, 452, 678, 1356. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1356. The greatest factor of 1356 is 1356.
3. What are the Factors of 1362?
Answer: Factors of 1362 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 227, 454, 681, 1362. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1362. The greatest factor of 1362 is 1362.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1356 and 1362?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1356 and 1362 = 307812
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1356
1356 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1362
1362 = 2 x 3 x 227
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 307812 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 113 x 227
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1356 and 1362 is 307812.