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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 320 and 324 the smallest integer that is 25920 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 320 and 324 is 25920.
LCM(320,324) = 25920
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 320 and 324. First we will calculate the prime factors of 320 and 324.
Prime Factorization of 320
2 | 320 |
2 | 160 |
2 | 80 |
2 | 40 |
2 | 20 |
2 | 10 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 320 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 320 in exponential form is:
320 = 26×51
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 320 and 324.
LCM(320,324) = 26×34×51
LCM(320,324) = 25920
Factors of 320
List of positive integer factors of 320 that divides 320 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 160, 320
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 320 and 324, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(320,324) = 4
LCM(320,324) = ( 320 × 324) / 4
LCM(320,324) = 103680 / 4
LCM(320,324) = 25920
(i) The LCM of 324 and 320 is associative
LCM of 320 and 324 = LCM of 324 and 320
1. What is the LCM of 320 and 324?
Answer: LCM of 320 and 324 is 25920.
2. What are the Factors of 320?
Answer: Factors of 320 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 160, 320. There are 14 integers that are factors of 320. The greatest factor of 320 is 320.
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 320 and 324?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 320 and 324 = 25920
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 320
320 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5
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 = 25920 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 320 and 324 is 25920.