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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 332 and 339 the smallest integer that is 112548 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 332 and 339 is 112548.
LCM(332,339) = 112548
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 339. First we will calculate the prime factors of 332 and 339.
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 339
3 | 339 |
113 | 113 |
1 |
Prime factors of 339 are 3,113. Prime factorization of 339 in exponential form is:
339 = 31×1131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 332 and 339.
LCM(332,339) = 22×31×831×1131
LCM(332,339) = 112548
Factors of 332
List of positive integer factors of 332 that divides 332 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 83, 166, 332
Factors of 339
List of positive integer factors of 339 that divides 339 without a remainder.
1, 3, 113, 339
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 332 and 339, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(332,339) = 1
LCM(332,339) = ( 332 × 339) / 1
LCM(332,339) = 112548 / 1
LCM(332,339) = 112548
(i) The LCM of 339 and 332 is associative
LCM of 332 and 339 = LCM of 339 and 332
1. What is the LCM of 332 and 339?
Answer: LCM of 332 and 339 is 112548.
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 339?
Answer: Factors of 339 are 1, 3, 113, 339. There are 4 integers that are factors of 339. The greatest factor of 339 is 339.
4. How to Find the LCM of 332 and 339?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 332 and 339 = 112548
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 332
332 = 2 x 2 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 339
339 = 3 x 113
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 112548 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83 x 113
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 332 and 339 is 112548.