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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 322 and 328 the smallest integer that is 52808 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 322 and 328 is 52808.
LCM(322,328) = 52808
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 328. First we will calculate the prime factors of 322 and 328.
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 328
2 | 328 |
2 | 164 |
2 | 82 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 328 are 2,41. Prime factorization of 328 in exponential form is:
328 = 23×411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 322 and 328.
LCM(322,328) = 23×71×231×411
LCM(322,328) = 52808
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 328
List of positive integer factors of 328 that divides 328 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 41, 82, 164, 328
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 322 and 328, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(322,328) = 2
LCM(322,328) = ( 322 × 328) / 2
LCM(322,328) = 105616 / 2
LCM(322,328) = 52808
(i) The LCM of 328 and 322 is associative
LCM of 322 and 328 = LCM of 328 and 322
1. What is the LCM of 322 and 328?
Answer: LCM of 322 and 328 is 52808.
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 328?
Answer: Factors of 328 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 41, 82, 164, 328. There are 8 integers that are factors of 328. The greatest factor of 328 is 328.
4. How to Find the LCM of 322 and 328?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 322 and 328 = 52808
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 322
322 = 2 x 7 x 23
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 328
328 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 41
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 52808 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 7 x 23 x 41
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 322 and 328 is 52808.