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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 297 and 298 the smallest integer that is 88506 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 297 and 298 is 88506.
LCM(297,298) = 88506
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 297 and 298. First we will calculate the prime factors of 297 and 298.
Prime Factorization of 297
3 | 297 |
3 | 99 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 297 are 3,11. Prime factorization of 297 in exponential form is:
297 = 33×111
Prime Factorization of 298
2 | 298 |
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 298 are 2,149. Prime factorization of 298 in exponential form is:
298 = 21×1491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 297 and 298.
LCM(297,298) = 21×33×111×1491
LCM(297,298) = 88506
Factors of 297
List of positive integer factors of 297 that divides 297 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 11, 27, 33, 99, 297
Factors of 298
List of positive integer factors of 298 that divides 298 without a remainder.
1, 2, 149, 298
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 297 and 298, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(297,298) = 1
LCM(297,298) = ( 297 × 298) / 1
LCM(297,298) = 88506 / 1
LCM(297,298) = 88506
(i) The LCM of 298 and 297 is associative
LCM of 297 and 298 = LCM of 298 and 297
1. What is the LCM of 297 and 298?
Answer: LCM of 297 and 298 is 88506.
2. What are the Factors of 297?
Answer: Factors of 297 are 1, 3, 9, 11, 27, 33, 99, 297. There are 8 integers that are factors of 297. The greatest factor of 297 is 297.
3. What are the Factors of 298?
Answer: Factors of 298 are 1, 2, 149, 298. There are 4 integers that are factors of 298. The greatest factor of 298 is 298.
4. How to Find the LCM of 297 and 298?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 297 and 298 = 88506
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 297
297 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 298
298 = 2 x 149
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 88506 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 297 and 298 is 88506.