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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 296 and 299 the smallest integer that is 88504 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 296 and 299 is 88504.
LCM(296,299) = 88504
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 296 and 299. First we will calculate the prime factors of 296 and 299.
Prime Factorization of 296
2 | 296 |
2 | 148 |
2 | 74 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 296 are 2,37. Prime factorization of 296 in exponential form is:
296 = 23×371
Prime Factorization of 299
13 | 299 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 299 are 13,23. Prime factorization of 299 in exponential form is:
299 = 131×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 296 and 299.
LCM(296,299) = 23×131×231×371
LCM(296,299) = 88504
Factors of 296
List of positive integer factors of 296 that divides 296 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 37, 74, 148, 296
Factors of 299
List of positive integer factors of 299 that divides 299 without a remainder.
1, 13, 23, 299
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 296 and 299, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(296,299) = 1
LCM(296,299) = ( 296 × 299) / 1
LCM(296,299) = 88504 / 1
LCM(296,299) = 88504
(i) The LCM of 299 and 296 is associative
LCM of 296 and 299 = LCM of 299 and 296
1. What is the LCM of 296 and 299?
Answer: LCM of 296 and 299 is 88504.
2. What are the Factors of 296?
Answer: Factors of 296 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 37, 74, 148, 296. There are 8 integers that are factors of 296. The greatest factor of 296 is 296.
3. What are the Factors of 299?
Answer: Factors of 299 are 1, 13, 23, 299. There are 4 integers that are factors of 299. The greatest factor of 299 is 299.
4. How to Find the LCM of 296 and 299?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 296 and 299 = 88504
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 296
296 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 299
299 = 13 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 88504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 13 x 23 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 296 and 299 is 88504.