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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 332 and 338 the smallest integer that is 56108 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 332 and 338 is 56108.
LCM(332,338) = 56108
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 332 and 338. First we will calculate the prime factors of 332 and 338.
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
Prime Factorization of 338
2 | 338 |
13 | 169 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 338 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 338 in exponential form is:
338 = 21×132
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 332 and 338.
LCM(332,338) = 22×132×831
LCM(332,338) = 56108
Factors of 332
List of positive integer factors of 332 that divides 332 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 83, 166, 332
Factors of 338
List of positive integer factors of 338 that divides 338 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 169, 338
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 332 and 338, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(332,338) = 2
LCM(332,338) = ( 332 × 338) / 2
LCM(332,338) = 112216 / 2
LCM(332,338) = 56108
(i) The LCM of 338 and 332 is associative
LCM of 332 and 338 = LCM of 338 and 332
1. What is the LCM of 332 and 338?
Answer: LCM of 332 and 338 is 56108.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 338?
Answer: Factors of 338 are 1, 2, 13, 26, 169, 338. There are 6 integers that are factors of 338. The greatest factor of 338 is 338.
4. How to Find the LCM of 332 and 338?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 332 and 338 = 56108
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 332
332 = 2 x 2 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 338
338 = 2 x 13 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 56108 = 2 x 2 x 13 x 13 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 332 and 338 is 56108.