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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 344 and 347 the smallest integer that is 119368 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 344 and 347 is 119368.
LCM(344,347) = 119368
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 347. First we will calculate the prime factors of 344 and 347.
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 347
347 | 347 |
1 |
Prime factors of 347 are 347. Prime factorization of 347 in exponential form is:
347 = 3471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 344 and 347.
LCM(344,347) = 23×431×3471
LCM(344,347) = 119368
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 347
List of positive integer factors of 347 that divides 347 without a remainder.
1, 347
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 344 and 347, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(344,347) = 1
LCM(344,347) = ( 344 × 347) / 1
LCM(344,347) = 119368 / 1
LCM(344,347) = 119368
(i) The LCM of 347 and 344 is associative
LCM of 344 and 347 = LCM of 347 and 344
1. What is the LCM of 344 and 347?
Answer: LCM of 344 and 347 is 119368.
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 347?
Answer: Factors of 347 are 1, 347. There are 2 integers that are factors of 347. The greatest factor of 347 is 347.
4. How to Find the LCM of 344 and 347?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 344 and 347 = 119368
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 344
344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 347
347 = 347
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 119368 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43 x 347
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 344 and 347 is 119368.