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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 304 and 309 the smallest integer that is 93936 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 304 and 309 is 93936.
LCM(304,309) = 93936
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 304 and 309. First we will calculate the prime factors of 304 and 309.
Prime Factorization of 304
2 | 304 |
2 | 152 |
2 | 76 |
2 | 38 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 304 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 304 in exponential form is:
304 = 24×191
Prime Factorization of 309
3 | 309 |
103 | 103 |
1 |
Prime factors of 309 are 3,103. Prime factorization of 309 in exponential form is:
309 = 31×1031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 304 and 309.
LCM(304,309) = 24×31×191×1031
LCM(304,309) = 93936
Factors of 304
List of positive integer factors of 304 that divides 304 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 38, 76, 152, 304
Factors of 309
List of positive integer factors of 309 that divides 309 without a remainder.
1, 3, 103, 309
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 304 and 309, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(304,309) = 1
LCM(304,309) = ( 304 × 309) / 1
LCM(304,309) = 93936 / 1
LCM(304,309) = 93936
(i) The LCM of 309 and 304 is associative
LCM of 304 and 309 = LCM of 309 and 304
1. What is the LCM of 304 and 309?
Answer: LCM of 304 and 309 is 93936.
2. What are the Factors of 304?
Answer: Factors of 304 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 38, 76, 152, 304. There are 10 integers that are factors of 304. The greatest factor of 304 is 304.
3. What are the Factors of 309?
Answer: Factors of 309 are 1, 3, 103, 309. There are 4 integers that are factors of 309. The greatest factor of 309 is 309.
4. How to Find the LCM of 304 and 309?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 304 and 309 = 93936
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 304
304 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 309
309 = 3 x 103
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 93936 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 19 x 103
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 304 and 309 is 93936.