Least Common Multiple of 318 and 326

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 318 and 326 the smallest integer that is 51834 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 318 and 326 is 51834.

LCM(318,326) = 51834

LCM of 318 and 326

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 318 and 326

LCM of 318 and 326 is 51834

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 318 and 326. First we will calculate the prime factors of 318 and 326.

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

Prime Factorization of 326


2 326
163 163
1

Prime factors of 326 are 2,163. Prime factorization of 326 in exponential form is:

326 = 21×1631

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 318 and 326.

LCM(318,326) = 21×31×531×1631
LCM(318,326) = 51834

Factors of 318

List of positive integer factors of 318 that divides 318 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 53, 106, 159, 318

Factors of 326

List of positive integer factors of 326 that divides 326 without a remainder.

1, 2, 163, 326

Least Common Multiple of 318 and 326 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 318 and 326, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(318,326) = 2
LCM(318,326) = ( 318 × 326) / 2
LCM(318,326) = 103668 / 2
LCM(318,326) = 51834

Properties of LCM 318 and 326

(i) The LCM of 326 and 318 is associative

LCM of 318 and 326 = LCM of 326 and 318

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 318 and 326

1. What is the LCM of 318 and 326?

Answer: LCM of 318 and 326 is 51834.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 326?

Answer: Factors of 326 are 1, 2, 163, 326. There are 4 integers that are factors of 326. The greatest factor of 326 is 326.

4. How to Find the LCM of 318 and 326?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 318 and 326 = 51834

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 318

318 = 2 x 3 x 53

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 326

326 = 2 x 163

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 51834 = 2 x 3 x 53 x 163

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 318 and 326 is 51834.