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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 338 and 339 the smallest integer that is 114582 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 338 and 339 is 114582.
LCM(338,339) = 114582
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 338 and 339. First we will calculate the prime factors of 338 and 339.
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
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 338 and 339.
LCM(338,339) = 21×31×132×1131
LCM(338,339) = 114582
Factors of 338
List of positive integer factors of 338 that divides 338 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 169, 338
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 338 and 339, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(338,339) = 1
LCM(338,339) = ( 338 × 339) / 1
LCM(338,339) = 114582 / 1
LCM(338,339) = 114582
(i) The LCM of 339 and 338 is associative
LCM of 338 and 339 = LCM of 339 and 338
1. What is the LCM of 338 and 339?
Answer: LCM of 338 and 339 is 114582.
2. 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.
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 338 and 339?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 338 and 339 = 114582
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 338
338 = 2 x 13 x 13
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 = 114582 = 2 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 113
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 338 and 339 is 114582.