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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 338 and 346 the smallest integer that is 58474 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 338 and 346 is 58474.
LCM(338,346) = 58474
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 346. First we will calculate the prime factors of 338 and 346.
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 346
2 | 346 |
173 | 173 |
1 |
Prime factors of 346 are 2,173. Prime factorization of 346 in exponential form is:
346 = 21×1731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 338 and 346.
LCM(338,346) = 21×132×1731
LCM(338,346) = 58474
Factors of 338
List of positive integer factors of 338 that divides 338 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 26, 169, 338
Factors of 346
List of positive integer factors of 346 that divides 346 without a remainder.
1, 2, 173, 346
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 338 and 346, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(338,346) = 2
LCM(338,346) = ( 338 × 346) / 2
LCM(338,346) = 116948 / 2
LCM(338,346) = 58474
(i) The LCM of 346 and 338 is associative
LCM of 338 and 346 = LCM of 346 and 338
1. What is the LCM of 338 and 346?
Answer: LCM of 338 and 346 is 58474.
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 346?
Answer: Factors of 346 are 1, 2, 173, 346. There are 4 integers that are factors of 346. The greatest factor of 346 is 346.
4. How to Find the LCM of 338 and 346?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 338 and 346 = 58474
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 338
338 = 2 x 13 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 346
346 = 2 x 173
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 58474 = 2 x 13 x 13 x 173
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 338 and 346 is 58474.