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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 297 and 302 the smallest integer that is 89694 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 297 and 302 is 89694.
LCM(297,302) = 89694
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 302. First we will calculate the prime factors of 297 and 302.
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 302
2 | 302 |
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 302 are 2,151. Prime factorization of 302 in exponential form is:
302 = 21×1511
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 297 and 302.
LCM(297,302) = 21×33×111×1511
LCM(297,302) = 89694
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 302
List of positive integer factors of 302 that divides 302 without a remainder.
1, 2, 151, 302
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 297 and 302, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(297,302) = 1
LCM(297,302) = ( 297 × 302) / 1
LCM(297,302) = 89694 / 1
LCM(297,302) = 89694
(i) The LCM of 302 and 297 is associative
LCM of 297 and 302 = LCM of 302 and 297
1. What is the LCM of 297 and 302?
Answer: LCM of 297 and 302 is 89694.
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 302?
Answer: Factors of 302 are 1, 2, 151, 302. There are 4 integers that are factors of 302. The greatest factor of 302 is 302.
4. How to Find the LCM of 297 and 302?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 297 and 302 = 89694
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 297
297 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 302
302 = 2 x 151
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 89694 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 151
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 297 and 302 is 89694.