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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 344 and 346 the smallest integer that is 59512 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 344 and 346 is 59512.
LCM(344,346) = 59512
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 344 and 346. First we will calculate the prime factors of 344 and 346.
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
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 344 and 346.
LCM(344,346) = 23×431×1731
LCM(344,346) = 59512
Factors of 344
List of positive integer factors of 344 that divides 344 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344
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 344 and 346, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(344,346) = 2
LCM(344,346) = ( 344 × 346) / 2
LCM(344,346) = 119024 / 2
LCM(344,346) = 59512
(i) The LCM of 346 and 344 is associative
LCM of 344 and 346 = LCM of 346 and 344
1. What is the LCM of 344 and 346?
Answer: LCM of 344 and 346 is 59512.
2. 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.
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 344 and 346?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 344 and 346 = 59512
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 344
344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43
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 = 59512 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43 x 173
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 344 and 346 is 59512.