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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 310 and 318 the smallest integer that is 49290 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 310 and 318 is 49290.
LCM(310,318) = 49290
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 318. First we will calculate the prime factors of 310 and 318.
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 318
2 | 318 |
3 | 159 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 318 are 2, 3,53. Prime factorization of 318 in exponential form is:
318 = 21×31×531
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 310 and 318.
LCM(310,318) = 21×31×51×311×531
LCM(310,318) = 49290
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 318
List of positive integer factors of 318 that divides 318 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 53, 106, 159, 318
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 310 and 318, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(310,318) = 2
LCM(310,318) = ( 310 × 318) / 2
LCM(310,318) = 98580 / 2
LCM(310,318) = 49290
(i) The LCM of 318 and 310 is associative
LCM of 310 and 318 = LCM of 318 and 310
1. What is the LCM of 310 and 318?
Answer: LCM of 310 and 318 is 49290.
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 318?
Answer: Factors of 318 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 53, 106, 159, 318. There are 8 integers that are factors of 318. The greatest factor of 318 is 318.
4. How to Find the LCM of 310 and 318?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 310 and 318 = 49290
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 310
310 = 2 x 5 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 318
318 = 2 x 3 x 53
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 49290 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 31 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 310 and 318 is 49290.