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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 322 and 324 the smallest integer that is 52164 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 322 and 324 is 52164.
LCM(322,324) = 52164
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 322 and 324. First we will calculate the prime factors of 322 and 324.
Prime Factorization of 322
2 | 322 |
7 | 161 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 322 are 2, 7,23. Prime factorization of 322 in exponential form is:
322 = 21×71×231
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 322 and 324.
LCM(322,324) = 22×34×71×231
LCM(322,324) = 52164
Factors of 322
List of positive integer factors of 322 that divides 322 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 23, 46, 161, 322
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 322 and 324, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(322,324) = 2
LCM(322,324) = ( 322 × 324) / 2
LCM(322,324) = 104328 / 2
LCM(322,324) = 52164
(i) The LCM of 324 and 322 is associative
LCM of 322 and 324 = LCM of 324 and 322
1. What is the LCM of 322 and 324?
Answer: LCM of 322 and 324 is 52164.
2. What are the Factors of 322?
Answer: Factors of 322 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 23, 46, 161, 322. There are 8 integers that are factors of 322. The greatest factor of 322 is 322.
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 322 and 324?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 322 and 324 = 52164
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 322
322 = 2 x 7 x 23
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 = 52164 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 322 and 324 is 52164.