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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 337 and 340 the smallest integer that is 114580 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 337 and 340 is 114580.
LCM(337,340) = 114580
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 337 and 340. First we will calculate the prime factors of 337 and 340.
Prime Factorization of 337
337 | 337 |
1 |
Prime factors of 337 are 337. Prime factorization of 337 in exponential form is:
337 = 3371
Prime Factorization of 340
2 | 340 |
2 | 170 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 340 are 2, 5,17. Prime factorization of 340 in exponential form is:
340 = 22×51×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 337 and 340.
LCM(337,340) = 22×51×171×3371
LCM(337,340) = 114580
Factors of 337
List of positive integer factors of 337 that divides 337 without a remainder.
1, 337
Factors of 340
List of positive integer factors of 340 that divides 340 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 17, 20, 34, 68, 85, 170, 340
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 337 and 340, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(337,340) = 1
LCM(337,340) = ( 337 × 340) / 1
LCM(337,340) = 114580 / 1
LCM(337,340) = 114580
(i) The LCM of 340 and 337 is associative
LCM of 337 and 340 = LCM of 340 and 337
1. What is the LCM of 337 and 340?
Answer: LCM of 337 and 340 is 114580.
2. What are the Factors of 337?
Answer: Factors of 337 are 1, 337. There are 2 integers that are factors of 337. The greatest factor of 337 is 337.
3. What are the Factors of 340?
Answer: Factors of 340 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 17, 20, 34, 68, 85, 170, 340. There are 12 integers that are factors of 340. The greatest factor of 340 is 340.
4. How to Find the LCM of 337 and 340?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 337 and 340 = 114580
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 337
337 = 337
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 340
340 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 114580 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 17 x 337
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 337 and 340 is 114580.