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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 327 and 333 the smallest integer that is 36297 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 327 and 333 is 36297.
LCM(327,333) = 36297
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 333. First we will calculate the prime factors of 327 and 333.
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 333
3 | 333 |
3 | 111 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 333 are 3,37. Prime factorization of 333 in exponential form is:
333 = 32×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 327 and 333.
LCM(327,333) = 32×371×1091
LCM(327,333) = 36297
Factors of 327
List of positive integer factors of 327 that divides 327 without a remainder.
1, 3, 109, 327
Factors of 333
List of positive integer factors of 333 that divides 333 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 37, 111, 333
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 327 and 333, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(327,333) = 3
LCM(327,333) = ( 327 × 333) / 3
LCM(327,333) = 108891 / 3
LCM(327,333) = 36297
(i) The LCM of 333 and 327 is associative
LCM of 327 and 333 = LCM of 333 and 327
1. What is the LCM of 327 and 333?
Answer: LCM of 327 and 333 is 36297.
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 333?
Answer: Factors of 333 are 1, 3, 9, 37, 111, 333. There are 6 integers that are factors of 333. The greatest factor of 333 is 333.
4. How to Find the LCM of 327 and 333?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 327 and 333 = 36297
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 327
327 = 3 x 109
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 333
333 = 3 x 3 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 36297 = 3 x 3 x 37 x 109
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 327 and 333 is 36297.