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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 302 and 308 the smallest integer that is 46508 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 302 and 308 is 46508.
LCM(302,308) = 46508
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 302 and 308. First we will calculate the prime factors of 302 and 308.
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
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 302 and 308.
LCM(302,308) = 22×71×111×1511
LCM(302,308) = 46508
Factors of 302
List of positive integer factors of 302 that divides 302 without a remainder.
1, 2, 151, 302
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 302 and 308, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(302,308) = 2
LCM(302,308) = ( 302 × 308) / 2
LCM(302,308) = 93016 / 2
LCM(302,308) = 46508
(i) The LCM of 308 and 302 is associative
LCM of 302 and 308 = LCM of 308 and 302
1. What is the LCM of 302 and 308?
Answer: LCM of 302 and 308 is 46508.
2. 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.
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 302 and 308?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 302 and 308 = 46508
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 302
302 = 2 x 151
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 = 46508 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 11 x 151
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 302 and 308 is 46508.