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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 3281 and 3282 the smallest integer that is 10768242 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3281 and 3282 is 10768242.
LCM(3281,3282) = 10768242
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 3281 and 3282. First we will calculate the prime factors of 3281 and 3282.
Prime Factorization of 3281
17 | 3281 |
193 | 193 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3281 are 17,193. Prime factorization of 3281 in exponential form is:
3281 = 171×1931
Prime Factorization of 3282
2 | 3282 |
3 | 1641 |
547 | 547 |
1 |
Prime factors of 3282 are 2, 3,547. Prime factorization of 3282 in exponential form is:
3282 = 21×31×5471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 3281 and 3282.
LCM(3281,3282) = 21×31×171×1931×5471
LCM(3281,3282) = 10768242
Factors of 3281
List of positive integer factors of 3281 that divides 3281 without a remainder.
1, 17, 193, 3281
Factors of 3282
List of positive integer factors of 3282 that divides 3282 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 547, 1094, 1641, 3282
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 3281 and 3282, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(3281,3282) = 1
LCM(3281,3282) = ( 3281 × 3282) / 1
LCM(3281,3282) = 10768242 / 1
LCM(3281,3282) = 10768242
(i) The LCM of 3282 and 3281 is associative
LCM of 3281 and 3282 = LCM of 3282 and 3281
1. What is the LCM of 3281 and 3282?
Answer: LCM of 3281 and 3282 is 10768242.
2. What are the Factors of 3281?
Answer: Factors of 3281 are 1, 17, 193, 3281. There are 4 integers that are factors of 3281. The greatest factor of 3281 is 3281.
3. What are the Factors of 3282?
Answer: Factors of 3282 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 547, 1094, 1641, 3282. There are 8 integers that are factors of 3282. The greatest factor of 3282 is 3282.
4. How to Find the LCM of 3281 and 3282?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 3281 and 3282 = 10768242
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 3281
3281 = 17 x 193
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 3282
3282 = 2 x 3 x 547
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 10768242 = 2 x 3 x 17 x 193 x 547
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 3281 and 3282 is 10768242.