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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 328 and 334 the smallest integer that is 54776 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 328 and 334 is 54776.
LCM(328,334) = 54776
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 328 and 334. First we will calculate the prime factors of 328 and 334.
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 334
2 | 334 |
167 | 167 |
1 |
Prime factors of 334 are 2,167. Prime factorization of 334 in exponential form is:
334 = 21×1671
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 328 and 334.
LCM(328,334) = 23×411×1671
LCM(328,334) = 54776
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 334
List of positive integer factors of 334 that divides 334 without a remainder.
1, 2, 167, 334
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 328 and 334, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(328,334) = 2
LCM(328,334) = ( 328 × 334) / 2
LCM(328,334) = 109552 / 2
LCM(328,334) = 54776
(i) The LCM of 334 and 328 is associative
LCM of 328 and 334 = LCM of 334 and 328
1. What is the LCM of 328 and 334?
Answer: LCM of 328 and 334 is 54776.
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 334?
Answer: Factors of 334 are 1, 2, 167, 334. There are 4 integers that are factors of 334. The greatest factor of 334 is 334.
4. How to Find the LCM of 328 and 334?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 328 and 334 = 54776
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 328
328 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 334
334 = 2 x 167
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 54776 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 41 x 167
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 328 and 334 is 54776.