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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 290 and 294 the smallest integer that is 42630 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 290 and 294 is 42630.
LCM(290,294) = 42630
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 290 and 294. First we will calculate the prime factors of 290 and 294.
Prime Factorization of 290
2 | 290 |
5 | 145 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 290 are 2, 5,29. Prime factorization of 290 in exponential form is:
290 = 21×51×291
Prime Factorization of 294
2 | 294 |
3 | 147 |
7 | 49 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 294 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 294 in exponential form is:
294 = 21×31×72
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 290 and 294.
LCM(290,294) = 21×31×51×72×291
LCM(290,294) = 42630
Factors of 290
List of positive integer factors of 290 that divides 290 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 29, 58, 145, 290
Factors of 294
List of positive integer factors of 294 that divides 294 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 49, 98, 147, 294
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 290 and 294, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(290,294) = 2
LCM(290,294) = ( 290 × 294) / 2
LCM(290,294) = 85260 / 2
LCM(290,294) = 42630
(i) The LCM of 294 and 290 is associative
LCM of 290 and 294 = LCM of 294 and 290
1. What is the LCM of 290 and 294?
Answer: LCM of 290 and 294 is 42630.
2. What are the Factors of 290?
Answer: Factors of 290 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 29, 58, 145, 290. There are 8 integers that are factors of 290. The greatest factor of 290 is 290.
3. What are the Factors of 294?
Answer: Factors of 294 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 49, 98, 147, 294. There are 12 integers that are factors of 294. The greatest factor of 294 is 294.
4. How to Find the LCM of 290 and 294?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 290 and 294 = 42630
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 290
290 = 2 x 5 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 294
294 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 42630 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 290 and 294 is 42630.