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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 339 and 344 the smallest integer that is 116616 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 339 and 344 is 116616.
LCM(339,344) = 116616
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 339 and 344. First we will calculate the prime factors of 339 and 344.
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
Prime Factorization of 344
2 | 344 |
2 | 172 |
2 | 86 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 344 are 2,43. Prime factorization of 344 in exponential form is:
344 = 23×431
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 339 and 344.
LCM(339,344) = 23×31×431×1131
LCM(339,344) = 116616
Factors of 339
List of positive integer factors of 339 that divides 339 without a remainder.
1, 3, 113, 339
Factors of 344
List of positive integer factors of 344 that divides 344 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 339 and 344, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(339,344) = 1
LCM(339,344) = ( 339 × 344) / 1
LCM(339,344) = 116616 / 1
LCM(339,344) = 116616
(i) The LCM of 344 and 339 is associative
LCM of 339 and 344 = LCM of 344 and 339
1. What is the LCM of 339 and 344?
Answer: LCM of 339 and 344 is 116616.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 344?
Answer: Factors of 344 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344. There are 8 integers that are factors of 344. The greatest factor of 344 is 344.
4. How to Find the LCM of 339 and 344?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 339 and 344 = 116616
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 339
339 = 3 x 113
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 344
344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 116616 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 43 x 113
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 339 and 344 is 116616.