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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 308 and 311 the smallest integer that is 95788 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 308 and 311 is 95788.
LCM(308,311) = 95788
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 308 and 311. First we will calculate the prime factors of 308 and 311.
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
Prime Factorization of 311
311 | 311 |
1 |
Prime factors of 311 are 311. Prime factorization of 311 in exponential form is:
311 = 3111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 308 and 311.
LCM(308,311) = 22×71×111×3111
LCM(308,311) = 95788
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
Factors of 311
List of positive integer factors of 311 that divides 311 without a remainder.
1, 311
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 308 and 311, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(308,311) = 1
LCM(308,311) = ( 308 × 311) / 1
LCM(308,311) = 95788 / 1
LCM(308,311) = 95788
(i) The LCM of 311 and 308 is associative
LCM of 308 and 311 = LCM of 311 and 308
1. What is the LCM of 308 and 311?
Answer: LCM of 308 and 311 is 95788.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 311?
Answer: Factors of 311 are 1, 311. There are 2 integers that are factors of 311. The greatest factor of 311 is 311.
4. How to Find the LCM of 308 and 311?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 308 and 311 = 95788
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 308
308 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 311
311 = 311
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 95788 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 11 x 311
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 308 and 311 is 95788.