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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 320 and 325 the smallest integer that is 20800 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 320 and 325 is 20800.
LCM(320,325) = 20800
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 325. First we will calculate the prime factors of 320 and 325.
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 325
5 | 325 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 325 are 5,13. Prime factorization of 325 in exponential form is:
325 = 52×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 320 and 325.
LCM(320,325) = 26×52×131
LCM(320,325) = 20800
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 325
List of positive integer factors of 325 that divides 325 without a remainder.
1, 5, 13, 25, 65, 325
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 320 and 325, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(320,325) = 5
LCM(320,325) = ( 320 × 325) / 5
LCM(320,325) = 104000 / 5
LCM(320,325) = 20800
(i) The LCM of 325 and 320 is associative
LCM of 320 and 325 = LCM of 325 and 320
1. What is the LCM of 320 and 325?
Answer: LCM of 320 and 325 is 20800.
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 325?
Answer: Factors of 325 are 1, 5, 13, 25, 65, 325. There are 6 integers that are factors of 325. The greatest factor of 325 is 325.
4. How to Find the LCM of 320 and 325?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 320 and 325 = 20800
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 325
325 = 5 x 5 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 20800 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 13
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 320 and 325 is 20800.