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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 310 and 316 the smallest integer that is 48980 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 310 and 316 is 48980.
LCM(310,316) = 48980
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 310 and 316. First we will calculate the prime factors of 310 and 316.
Prime Factorization of 310
2 | 310 |
5 | 155 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 310 are 2, 5,31. Prime factorization of 310 in exponential form is:
310 = 21×51×311
Prime Factorization of 316
2 | 316 |
2 | 158 |
79 | 79 |
1 |
Prime factors of 316 are 2,79. Prime factorization of 316 in exponential form is:
316 = 22×791
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 310 and 316.
LCM(310,316) = 22×51×311×791
LCM(310,316) = 48980
Factors of 310
List of positive integer factors of 310 that divides 310 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 31, 62, 155, 310
Factors of 316
List of positive integer factors of 316 that divides 316 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 79, 158, 316
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 310 and 316, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(310,316) = 2
LCM(310,316) = ( 310 × 316) / 2
LCM(310,316) = 97960 / 2
LCM(310,316) = 48980
(i) The LCM of 316 and 310 is associative
LCM of 310 and 316 = LCM of 316 and 310
1. What is the LCM of 310 and 316?
Answer: LCM of 310 and 316 is 48980.
2. What are the Factors of 310?
Answer: Factors of 310 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 31, 62, 155, 310. There are 8 integers that are factors of 310. The greatest factor of 310 is 310.
3. What are the Factors of 316?
Answer: Factors of 316 are 1, 2, 4, 79, 158, 316. There are 6 integers that are factors of 316. The greatest factor of 316 is 316.
4. How to Find the LCM of 310 and 316?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 310 and 316 = 48980
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 310
310 = 2 x 5 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 316
316 = 2 x 2 x 79
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 48980 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 31 x 79
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 310 and 316 is 48980.