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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 320 and 327 the smallest integer that is 104640 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 320 and 327 is 104640.
LCM(320,327) = 104640
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 327. First we will calculate the prime factors of 320 and 327.
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 327
3 | 327 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 327 are 3,109. Prime factorization of 327 in exponential form is:
327 = 31×1091
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 320 and 327.
LCM(320,327) = 26×31×51×1091
LCM(320,327) = 104640
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 327
List of positive integer factors of 327 that divides 327 without a remainder.
1, 3, 109, 327
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 320 and 327, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(320,327) = 1
LCM(320,327) = ( 320 × 327) / 1
LCM(320,327) = 104640 / 1
LCM(320,327) = 104640
(i) The LCM of 327 and 320 is associative
LCM of 320 and 327 = LCM of 327 and 320
1. What is the LCM of 320 and 327?
Answer: LCM of 320 and 327 is 104640.
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 327?
Answer: Factors of 327 are 1, 3, 109, 327. There are 4 integers that are factors of 327. The greatest factor of 327 is 327.
4. How to Find the LCM of 320 and 327?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 320 and 327 = 104640
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 327
327 = 3 x 109
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 104640 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 109
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 320 and 327 is 104640.