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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 312 and 319 the smallest integer that is 99528 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 312 and 319 is 99528.
LCM(312,319) = 99528
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 312 and 319. First we will calculate the prime factors of 312 and 319.
Prime Factorization of 312
2 | 312 |
2 | 156 |
2 | 78 |
3 | 39 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 312 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 312 in exponential form is:
312 = 23×31×131
Prime Factorization of 319
11 | 319 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 319 are 11,29. Prime factorization of 319 in exponential form is:
319 = 111×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 312 and 319.
LCM(312,319) = 23×31×111×131×291
LCM(312,319) = 99528
Factors of 312
List of positive integer factors of 312 that divides 312 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 24, 26, 39, 52, 78, 104, 156, 312
Factors of 319
List of positive integer factors of 319 that divides 319 without a remainder.
1, 11, 29, 319
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 312 and 319, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(312,319) = 1
LCM(312,319) = ( 312 × 319) / 1
LCM(312,319) = 99528 / 1
LCM(312,319) = 99528
(i) The LCM of 319 and 312 is associative
LCM of 312 and 319 = LCM of 319 and 312
1. What is the LCM of 312 and 319?
Answer: LCM of 312 and 319 is 99528.
2. What are the Factors of 312?
Answer: Factors of 312 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 24, 26, 39, 52, 78, 104, 156, 312. There are 16 integers that are factors of 312. The greatest factor of 312 is 312.
3. What are the Factors of 319?
Answer: Factors of 319 are 1, 11, 29, 319. There are 4 integers that are factors of 319. The greatest factor of 319 is 319.
4. How to Find the LCM of 312 and 319?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 312 and 319 = 99528
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 312
312 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 319
319 = 11 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 99528 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 312 and 319 is 99528.