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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 333 and 338 the smallest integer that is 112554 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 333 and 338 is 112554.
LCM(333,338) = 112554
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 333 and 338. First we will calculate the prime factors of 333 and 338.
Prime Factorization of 333
3 | 333 |
3 | 111 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 333 are 3,37. Prime factorization of 333 in exponential form is:
333 = 32×371
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 333 and 338.
LCM(333,338) = 21×32×132×371
LCM(333,338) = 112554
Factors of 333
List of positive integer factors of 333 that divides 333 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 37, 111, 333
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 333 and 338, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(333,338) = 1
LCM(333,338) = ( 333 × 338) / 1
LCM(333,338) = 112554 / 1
LCM(333,338) = 112554
(i) The LCM of 338 and 333 is associative
LCM of 333 and 338 = LCM of 338 and 333
1. What is the LCM of 333 and 338?
Answer: LCM of 333 and 338 is 112554.
2. What are the Factors of 333?
Answer: Factors of 333 are 1, 3, 9, 37, 111, 333. There are 6 integers that are factors of 333. The greatest factor of 333 is 333.
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 333 and 338?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 333 and 338 = 112554
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 333
333 = 3 x 3 x 37
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 = 112554 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 333 and 338 is 112554.