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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 337 and 345 the smallest integer that is 116265 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 337 and 345 is 116265.
LCM(337,345) = 116265
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 345. First we will calculate the prime factors of 337 and 345.
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 345
3 | 345 |
5 | 115 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 345 are 3, 5,23. Prime factorization of 345 in exponential form is:
345 = 31×51×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 337 and 345.
LCM(337,345) = 31×51×231×3371
LCM(337,345) = 116265
Factors of 337
List of positive integer factors of 337 that divides 337 without a remainder.
1, 337
Factors of 345
List of positive integer factors of 345 that divides 345 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 15, 23, 69, 115, 345
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 337 and 345, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(337,345) = 1
LCM(337,345) = ( 337 × 345) / 1
LCM(337,345) = 116265 / 1
LCM(337,345) = 116265
(i) The LCM of 345 and 337 is associative
LCM of 337 and 345 = LCM of 345 and 337
1. What is the LCM of 337 and 345?
Answer: LCM of 337 and 345 is 116265.
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 345?
Answer: Factors of 345 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 23, 69, 115, 345. There are 8 integers that are factors of 345. The greatest factor of 345 is 345.
4. How to Find the LCM of 337 and 345?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 337 and 345 = 116265
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 337
337 = 337
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 345
345 = 3 x 5 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 116265 = 3 x 5 x 23 x 337
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 337 and 345 is 116265.