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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 306 and 307 the smallest integer that is 93942 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 306 and 307 is 93942.
LCM(306,307) = 93942
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 306 and 307. First we will calculate the prime factors of 306 and 307.
Prime Factorization of 306
2 | 306 |
3 | 153 |
3 | 51 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 306 are 2, 3,17. Prime factorization of 306 in exponential form is:
306 = 21×32×171
Prime Factorization of 307
307 | 307 |
1 |
Prime factors of 307 are 307. Prime factorization of 307 in exponential form is:
307 = 3071
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 306 and 307.
LCM(306,307) = 21×32×171×3071
LCM(306,307) = 93942
Factors of 306
List of positive integer factors of 306 that divides 306 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 17, 18, 34, 51, 102, 153, 306
Factors of 307
List of positive integer factors of 307 that divides 307 without a remainder.
1, 307
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 306 and 307, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(306,307) = 1
LCM(306,307) = ( 306 × 307) / 1
LCM(306,307) = 93942 / 1
LCM(306,307) = 93942
(i) The LCM of 307 and 306 is associative
LCM of 306 and 307 = LCM of 307 and 306
1. What is the LCM of 306 and 307?
Answer: LCM of 306 and 307 is 93942.
2. What are the Factors of 306?
Answer: Factors of 306 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 17, 18, 34, 51, 102, 153, 306. There are 12 integers that are factors of 306. The greatest factor of 306 is 306.
3. What are the Factors of 307?
Answer: Factors of 307 are 1, 307. There are 2 integers that are factors of 307. The greatest factor of 307 is 307.
4. How to Find the LCM of 306 and 307?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 306 and 307 = 93942
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 306
306 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 307
307 = 307
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 93942 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 17 x 307
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 306 and 307 is 93942.