Least Common Multiple of 324 and 331

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 324 and 331 the smallest integer that is 107244 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 324 and 331 is 107244.

LCM(324,331) = 107244

LCM of 324 and 331

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 324 and 331

LCM of 324 and 331 is 107244

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 324 and 331. First we will calculate the prime factors of 324 and 331.

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 331


331 331
1

Prime factors of 331 are 331. Prime factorization of 331 in exponential form is:

331 = 3311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 324 and 331.

LCM(324,331) = 22×34×3311
LCM(324,331) = 107244

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 331

List of positive integer factors of 331 that divides 331 without a remainder.

1, 331

Least Common Multiple of 324 and 331 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 324 and 331, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(324,331) = 1
LCM(324,331) = ( 324 × 331) / 1
LCM(324,331) = 107244 / 1
LCM(324,331) = 107244

Properties of LCM 324 and 331

(i) The LCM of 331 and 324 is associative

LCM of 324 and 331 = LCM of 331 and 324

Related Least Common Multiples of 324

Related Least Common Multiples of 331

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 324 and 331

1. What is the LCM of 324 and 331?

Answer: LCM of 324 and 331 is 107244.

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 331?

Answer: Factors of 331 are 1, 331. There are 2 integers that are factors of 331. The greatest factor of 331 is 331.

4. How to Find the LCM of 324 and 331?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 324 and 331 = 107244

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 331

331 = 331

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 107244 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 331

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 324 and 331 is 107244.