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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 317 and 324 the smallest integer that is 102708 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 317 and 324 is 102708.
LCM(317,324) = 102708
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 317 and 324. First we will calculate the prime factors of 317 and 324.
Prime Factorization of 317
317 | 317 |
1 |
Prime factors of 317 are 317. Prime factorization of 317 in exponential form is:
317 = 3171
Prime Factorization of 324
2 | 324 |
2 | 162 |
3 | 81 |
3 | 27 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 324 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 324 in exponential form is:
324 = 22×34
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 317 and 324.
LCM(317,324) = 22×34×3171
LCM(317,324) = 102708
Factors of 317
List of positive integer factors of 317 that divides 317 without a remainder.
1, 317
Factors of 324
List of positive integer factors of 324 that divides 324 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 81, 108, 162, 324
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 317 and 324, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(317,324) = 1
LCM(317,324) = ( 317 × 324) / 1
LCM(317,324) = 102708 / 1
LCM(317,324) = 102708
(i) The LCM of 324 and 317 is associative
LCM of 317 and 324 = LCM of 324 and 317
1. What is the LCM of 317 and 324?
Answer: LCM of 317 and 324 is 102708.
2. What are the Factors of 317?
Answer: Factors of 317 are 1, 317. There are 2 integers that are factors of 317. The greatest factor of 317 is 317.
3. What are the Factors of 324?
Answer: Factors of 324 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 81, 108, 162, 324. There are 15 integers that are factors of 324. The greatest factor of 324 is 324.
4. How to Find the LCM of 317 and 324?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 317 and 324 = 102708
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 317
317 = 317
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 324
324 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 102708 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 317
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 317 and 324 is 102708.