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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 301 and 308 the smallest integer that is 13244 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 301 and 308 is 13244.
LCM(301,308) = 13244
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 301 and 308. First we will calculate the prime factors of 301 and 308.
Prime Factorization of 301
7 | 301 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 301 are 7,43. Prime factorization of 301 in exponential form is:
301 = 71×431
Prime Factorization of 308
2 | 308 |
2 | 154 |
7 | 77 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 308 are 2, 7,11. Prime factorization of 308 in exponential form is:
308 = 22×71×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 301 and 308.
LCM(301,308) = 22×71×111×431
LCM(301,308) = 13244
Factors of 301
List of positive integer factors of 301 that divides 301 without a remainder.
1, 7, 43, 301
Factors of 308
List of positive integer factors of 308 that divides 308 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 14, 22, 28, 44, 77, 154, 308
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 301 and 308, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(301,308) = 7
LCM(301,308) = ( 301 × 308) / 7
LCM(301,308) = 92708 / 7
LCM(301,308) = 13244
(i) The LCM of 308 and 301 is associative
LCM of 301 and 308 = LCM of 308 and 301
1. What is the LCM of 301 and 308?
Answer: LCM of 301 and 308 is 13244.
2. What are the Factors of 301?
Answer: Factors of 301 are 1, 7, 43, 301. There are 4 integers that are factors of 301. The greatest factor of 301 is 301.
3. What are the Factors of 308?
Answer: Factors of 308 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 14, 22, 28, 44, 77, 154, 308. There are 12 integers that are factors of 308. The greatest factor of 308 is 308.
4. How to Find the LCM of 301 and 308?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 301 and 308 = 13244
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 301
301 = 7 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 308
308 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 13244 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 11 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 301 and 308 is 13244.