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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 322 and 327 the smallest integer that is 105294 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 322 and 327 is 105294.
LCM(322,327) = 105294
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 327. First we will calculate the prime factors of 322 and 327.
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 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 322 and 327.
LCM(322,327) = 21×31×71×231×1091
LCM(322,327) = 105294
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 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 322 and 327, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(322,327) = 1
LCM(322,327) = ( 322 × 327) / 1
LCM(322,327) = 105294 / 1
LCM(322,327) = 105294
(i) The LCM of 327 and 322 is associative
LCM of 322 and 327 = LCM of 327 and 322
1. What is the LCM of 322 and 327?
Answer: LCM of 322 and 327 is 105294.
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 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 322 and 327?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 322 and 327 = 105294
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 322
322 = 2 x 7 x 23
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 = 105294 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 23 x 109
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 322 and 327 is 105294.