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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 307 and 309 the smallest integer that is 94863 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 307 and 309 is 94863.
LCM(307,309) = 94863
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 307 and 309. First we will calculate the prime factors of 307 and 309.
Prime Factorization of 307
307 | 307 |
1 |
Prime factors of 307 are 307. Prime factorization of 307 in exponential form is:
307 = 3071
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 307 and 309.
LCM(307,309) = 31×1031×3071
LCM(307,309) = 94863
Factors of 307
List of positive integer factors of 307 that divides 307 without a remainder.
1, 307
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 307 and 309, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(307,309) = 1
LCM(307,309) = ( 307 × 309) / 1
LCM(307,309) = 94863 / 1
LCM(307,309) = 94863
(i) The LCM of 309 and 307 is associative
LCM of 307 and 309 = LCM of 309 and 307
1. What is the LCM of 307 and 309?
Answer: LCM of 307 and 309 is 94863.
2. 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.
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 307 and 309?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 307 and 309 = 94863
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 307
307 = 307
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 = 94863 = 3 x 103 x 307
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 307 and 309 is 94863.