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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 329 and 332 the smallest integer that is 109228 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 329 and 332 is 109228.
LCM(329,332) = 109228
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 329 and 332. First we will calculate the prime factors of 329 and 332.
Prime Factorization of 329
7 | 329 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 329 are 7,47. Prime factorization of 329 in exponential form is:
329 = 71×471
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 329 and 332.
LCM(329,332) = 22×71×471×831
LCM(329,332) = 109228
Factors of 329
List of positive integer factors of 329 that divides 329 without a remainder.
1, 7, 47, 329
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 329 and 332, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(329,332) = 1
LCM(329,332) = ( 329 × 332) / 1
LCM(329,332) = 109228 / 1
LCM(329,332) = 109228
(i) The LCM of 332 and 329 is associative
LCM of 329 and 332 = LCM of 332 and 329
1. What is the LCM of 329 and 332?
Answer: LCM of 329 and 332 is 109228.
2. What are the Factors of 329?
Answer: Factors of 329 are 1, 7, 47, 329. There are 4 integers that are factors of 329. The greatest factor of 329 is 329.
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 329 and 332?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 329 and 332 = 109228
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 329
329 = 7 x 47
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 = 109228 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 47 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 329 and 332 is 109228.