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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 324 and 329 the smallest integer that is 106596 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 324 and 329 is 106596.
LCM(324,329) = 106596
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 324 and 329. First we will calculate the prime factors of 324 and 329.
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
Prime Factorization of 329
7 | 329 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 329 are 7,47. Prime factorization of 329 in exponential form is:
329 = 71×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 324 and 329.
LCM(324,329) = 22×34×71×471
LCM(324,329) = 106596
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
Factors of 329
List of positive integer factors of 329 that divides 329 without a remainder.
1, 7, 47, 329
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 324 and 329, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(324,329) = 1
LCM(324,329) = ( 324 × 329) / 1
LCM(324,329) = 106596 / 1
LCM(324,329) = 106596
(i) The LCM of 329 and 324 is associative
LCM of 324 and 329 = LCM of 329 and 324
1. What is the LCM of 324 and 329?
Answer: LCM of 324 and 329 is 106596.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 329?
Answer: Factors of 329 are 1, 7, 47, 329. There are 4 integers that are factors of 329. The greatest factor of 329 is 329.
4. How to Find the LCM of 324 and 329?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 324 and 329 = 106596
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 324
324 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 329
329 = 7 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 106596 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 324 and 329 is 106596.