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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 324 and 332 the smallest integer that is 26892 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 324 and 332 is 26892.
LCM(324,332) = 26892
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 332. First we will calculate the prime factors of 324 and 332.
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 332
2 | 332 |
2 | 166 |
83 | 83 |
1 |
Prime factors of 332 are 2,83. Prime factorization of 332 in exponential form is:
332 = 22×831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 324 and 332.
LCM(324,332) = 22×34×831
LCM(324,332) = 26892
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 332
List of positive integer factors of 332 that divides 332 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 83, 166, 332
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 324 and 332, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(324,332) = 4
LCM(324,332) = ( 324 × 332) / 4
LCM(324,332) = 107568 / 4
LCM(324,332) = 26892
(i) The LCM of 332 and 324 is associative
LCM of 324 and 332 = LCM of 332 and 324
1. What is the LCM of 324 and 332?
Answer: LCM of 324 and 332 is 26892.
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 332?
Answer: Factors of 332 are 1, 2, 4, 83, 166, 332. There are 6 integers that are factors of 332. The greatest factor of 332 is 332.
4. How to Find the LCM of 324 and 332?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 324 and 332 = 26892
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 332
332 = 2 x 2 x 83
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 26892 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 324 and 332 is 26892.