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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 311 and 315 the smallest integer that is 97965 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 311 and 315 is 97965.
LCM(311,315) = 97965
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 311 and 315. First we will calculate the prime factors of 311 and 315.
Prime Factorization of 311
311 | 311 |
1 |
Prime factors of 311 are 311. Prime factorization of 311 in exponential form is:
311 = 3111
Prime Factorization of 315
3 | 315 |
3 | 105 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 315 are 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 315 in exponential form is:
315 = 32×51×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 311 and 315.
LCM(311,315) = 32×51×71×3111
LCM(311,315) = 97965
Factors of 311
List of positive integer factors of 311 that divides 311 without a remainder.
1, 311
Factors of 315
List of positive integer factors of 315 that divides 315 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 21, 35, 45, 63, 105, 315
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 311 and 315, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(311,315) = 1
LCM(311,315) = ( 311 × 315) / 1
LCM(311,315) = 97965 / 1
LCM(311,315) = 97965
(i) The LCM of 315 and 311 is associative
LCM of 311 and 315 = LCM of 315 and 311
1. What is the LCM of 311 and 315?
Answer: LCM of 311 and 315 is 97965.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 315?
Answer: Factors of 315 are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 21, 35, 45, 63, 105, 315. There are 12 integers that are factors of 315. The greatest factor of 315 is 315.
4. How to Find the LCM of 311 and 315?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 311 and 315 = 97965
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 311
311 = 311
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 315
315 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 97965 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 311
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 311 and 315 is 97965.