Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 326 and 332 the smallest integer that is 54116 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 326 and 332 is 54116.
LCM(326,332) = 54116
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 326 and 332. First we will calculate the prime factors of 326 and 332.
Prime Factorization of 326
2 | 326 |
163 | 163 |
1 |
Prime factors of 326 are 2,163. Prime factorization of 326 in exponential form is:
326 = 21×1631
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 326 and 332.
LCM(326,332) = 22×831×1631
LCM(326,332) = 54116
Factors of 326
List of positive integer factors of 326 that divides 326 without a remainder.
1, 2, 163, 326
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 326 and 332, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(326,332) = 2
LCM(326,332) = ( 326 × 332) / 2
LCM(326,332) = 108232 / 2
LCM(326,332) = 54116
(i) The LCM of 332 and 326 is associative
LCM of 326 and 332 = LCM of 332 and 326
1. What is the LCM of 326 and 332?
Answer: LCM of 326 and 332 is 54116.
2. What are the Factors of 326?
Answer: Factors of 326 are 1, 2, 163, 326. There are 4 integers that are factors of 326. The greatest factor of 326 is 326.
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 326 and 332?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 326 and 332 = 54116
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 326
326 = 2 x 163
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 = 54116 = 2 x 2 x 83 x 163
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 326 and 332 is 54116.