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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 341 and 342 the smallest integer that is 116622 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 341 and 342 is 116622.
LCM(341,342) = 116622
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 341 and 342. First we will calculate the prime factors of 341 and 342.
Prime Factorization of 341
11 | 341 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 341 are 11,31. Prime factorization of 341 in exponential form is:
341 = 111×311
Prime Factorization of 342
2 | 342 |
3 | 171 |
3 | 57 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 342 are 2, 3,19. Prime factorization of 342 in exponential form is:
342 = 21×32×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 341 and 342.
LCM(341,342) = 21×32×111×191×311
LCM(341,342) = 116622
Factors of 341
List of positive integer factors of 341 that divides 341 without a remainder.
1, 11, 31, 341
Factors of 342
List of positive integer factors of 342 that divides 342 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 19, 38, 57, 114, 171, 342
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 341 and 342, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(341,342) = 1
LCM(341,342) = ( 341 × 342) / 1
LCM(341,342) = 116622 / 1
LCM(341,342) = 116622
(i) The LCM of 342 and 341 is associative
LCM of 341 and 342 = LCM of 342 and 341
1. What is the LCM of 341 and 342?
Answer: LCM of 341 and 342 is 116622.
2. What are the Factors of 341?
Answer: Factors of 341 are 1, 11, 31, 341. There are 4 integers that are factors of 341. The greatest factor of 341 is 341.
3. What are the Factors of 342?
Answer: Factors of 342 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 19, 38, 57, 114, 171, 342. There are 12 integers that are factors of 342. The greatest factor of 342 is 342.
4. How to Find the LCM of 341 and 342?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 341 and 342 = 116622
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 341
341 = 11 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 342
342 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 116622 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 19 x 31
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 341 and 342 is 116622.