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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 311 and 316 the smallest integer that is 98276 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 311 and 316 is 98276.
LCM(311,316) = 98276
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 316. First we will calculate the prime factors of 311 and 316.
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 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 311 and 316.
LCM(311,316) = 22×791×3111
LCM(311,316) = 98276
Factors of 311
List of positive integer factors of 311 that divides 311 without a remainder.
1, 311
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 311 and 316, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(311,316) = 1
LCM(311,316) = ( 311 × 316) / 1
LCM(311,316) = 98276 / 1
LCM(311,316) = 98276
(i) The LCM of 316 and 311 is associative
LCM of 311 and 316 = LCM of 316 and 311
1. What is the LCM of 311 and 316?
Answer: LCM of 311 and 316 is 98276.
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 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 311 and 316?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 311 and 316 = 98276
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 311
311 = 311
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 = 98276 = 2 x 2 x 79 x 311
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 311 and 316 is 98276.