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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 296 and 303 the smallest integer that is 89688 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 296 and 303 is 89688.
LCM(296,303) = 89688
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 303. First we will calculate the prime factors of 296 and 303.
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 303
3 | 303 |
101 | 101 |
1 |
Prime factors of 303 are 3,101. Prime factorization of 303 in exponential form is:
303 = 31×1011
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 296 and 303.
LCM(296,303) = 23×31×371×1011
LCM(296,303) = 89688
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 303
List of positive integer factors of 303 that divides 303 without a remainder.
1, 3, 101, 303
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 296 and 303, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(296,303) = 1
LCM(296,303) = ( 296 × 303) / 1
LCM(296,303) = 89688 / 1
LCM(296,303) = 89688
(i) The LCM of 303 and 296 is associative
LCM of 296 and 303 = LCM of 303 and 296
1. What is the LCM of 296 and 303?
Answer: LCM of 296 and 303 is 89688.
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 303?
Answer: Factors of 303 are 1, 3, 101, 303. There are 4 integers that are factors of 303. The greatest factor of 303 is 303.
4. How to Find the LCM of 296 and 303?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 296 and 303 = 89688
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 296
296 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 303
303 = 3 x 101
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 89688 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 37 x 101
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 296 and 303 is 89688.