Least Common Multiple of 328 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 328 and 331 the smallest integer that is 108568 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 328 and 331 is 108568.

LCM(328,331) = 108568

LCM of 328 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 328 and 331

LCM of 328 and 331 is 108568

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 328 and 331. First we will calculate the prime factors of 328 and 331.

Prime Factorization of 328


2 328
2 164
2 82
41 41
1

Prime factors of 328 are 2,41. Prime factorization of 328 in exponential form is:

328 = 23×411

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 328 and 331.

LCM(328,331) = 23×411×3311
LCM(328,331) = 108568

Factors of 328

List of positive integer factors of 328 that divides 328 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 41, 82, 164, 328

Factors of 331

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

1, 331

Least Common Multiple of 328 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 328 and 331, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(328,331) = 1
LCM(328,331) = ( 328 × 331) / 1
LCM(328,331) = 108568 / 1
LCM(328,331) = 108568

Properties of LCM 328 and 331

(i) The LCM of 331 and 328 is associative

LCM of 328 and 331 = LCM of 331 and 328

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 328 and 331

1. What is the LCM of 328 and 331?

Answer: LCM of 328 and 331 is 108568.

2. What are the Factors of 328?

Answer: Factors of 328 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 41, 82, 164, 328. There are 8 integers that are factors of 328. The greatest factor of 328 is 328.

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 328 and 331?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 328 and 331 = 108568

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 328

328 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 41

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 = 108568 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 41 x 331

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 328 and 331 is 108568.