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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 342 and 349 the smallest integer that is 119358 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 342 and 349 is 119358.
LCM(342,349) = 119358
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 342 and 349. First we will calculate the prime factors of 342 and 349.
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
Prime Factorization of 349
349 | 349 |
1 |
Prime factors of 349 are 349. Prime factorization of 349 in exponential form is:
349 = 3491
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 342 and 349.
LCM(342,349) = 21×32×191×3491
LCM(342,349) = 119358
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
Factors of 349
List of positive integer factors of 349 that divides 349 without a remainder.
1, 349
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 342 and 349, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(342,349) = 1
LCM(342,349) = ( 342 × 349) / 1
LCM(342,349) = 119358 / 1
LCM(342,349) = 119358
(i) The LCM of 349 and 342 is associative
LCM of 342 and 349 = LCM of 349 and 342
1. What is the LCM of 342 and 349?
Answer: LCM of 342 and 349 is 119358.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 349?
Answer: Factors of 349 are 1, 349. There are 2 integers that are factors of 349. The greatest factor of 349 is 349.
4. How to Find the LCM of 342 and 349?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 342 and 349 = 119358
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 342
342 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 349
349 = 349
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 119358 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 19 x 349
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 342 and 349 is 119358.