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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 327 and 332 the smallest integer that is 108564 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 327 and 332 is 108564.
LCM(327,332) = 108564
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 327 and 332. First we will calculate the prime factors of 327 and 332.
Prime Factorization of 327
3 | 327 |
109 | 109 |
1 |
Prime factors of 327 are 3,109. Prime factorization of 327 in exponential form is:
327 = 31×1091
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 327 and 332.
LCM(327,332) = 22×31×831×1091
LCM(327,332) = 108564
Factors of 327
List of positive integer factors of 327 that divides 327 without a remainder.
1, 3, 109, 327
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 327 and 332, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(327,332) = 1
LCM(327,332) = ( 327 × 332) / 1
LCM(327,332) = 108564 / 1
LCM(327,332) = 108564
(i) The LCM of 332 and 327 is associative
LCM of 327 and 332 = LCM of 332 and 327
1. What is the LCM of 327 and 332?
Answer: LCM of 327 and 332 is 108564.
2. What are the Factors of 327?
Answer: Factors of 327 are 1, 3, 109, 327. There are 4 integers that are factors of 327. The greatest factor of 327 is 327.
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 327 and 332?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 327 and 332 = 108564
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 327
327 = 3 x 109
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 = 108564 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83 x 109
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 327 and 332 is 108564.