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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 292 and 300 the smallest integer that is 21900 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 292 and 300 is 21900.
LCM(292,300) = 21900
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 292 and 300. First we will calculate the prime factors of 292 and 300.
Prime Factorization of 292
2 | 292 |
2 | 146 |
73 | 73 |
1 |
Prime factors of 292 are 2,73. Prime factorization of 292 in exponential form is:
292 = 22×731
Prime Factorization of 300
2 | 300 |
2 | 150 |
3 | 75 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 300 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 300 in exponential form is:
300 = 22×31×52
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 292 and 300.
LCM(292,300) = 22×31×52×731
LCM(292,300) = 21900
Factors of 292
List of positive integer factors of 292 that divides 292 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 73, 146, 292
Factors of 300
List of positive integer factors of 300 that divides 300 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 75, 100, 150, 300
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 292 and 300, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(292,300) = 4
LCM(292,300) = ( 292 × 300) / 4
LCM(292,300) = 87600 / 4
LCM(292,300) = 21900
(i) The LCM of 300 and 292 is associative
LCM of 292 and 300 = LCM of 300 and 292
1. What is the LCM of 292 and 300?
Answer: LCM of 292 and 300 is 21900.
2. What are the Factors of 292?
Answer: Factors of 292 are 1, 2, 4, 73, 146, 292. There are 6 integers that are factors of 292. The greatest factor of 292 is 292.
3. What are the Factors of 300?
Answer: Factors of 300 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 75, 100, 150, 300. There are 18 integers that are factors of 300. The greatest factor of 300 is 300.
4. How to Find the LCM of 292 and 300?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 292 and 300 = 21900
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 292
292 = 2 x 2 x 73
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 300
300 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 21900 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 292 and 300 is 21900.