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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 344 and 348 the smallest integer that is 29928 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 344 and 348 is 29928.
LCM(344,348) = 29928
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 348. First we will calculate the prime factors of 344 and 348.
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 348
2 | 348 |
2 | 174 |
3 | 87 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 348 are 2, 3,29. Prime factorization of 348 in exponential form is:
348 = 22×31×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 344 and 348.
LCM(344,348) = 23×31×291×431
LCM(344,348) = 29928
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 348
List of positive integer factors of 348 that divides 348 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 29, 58, 87, 116, 174, 348
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 344 and 348, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(344,348) = 4
LCM(344,348) = ( 344 × 348) / 4
LCM(344,348) = 119712 / 4
LCM(344,348) = 29928
(i) The LCM of 348 and 344 is associative
LCM of 344 and 348 = LCM of 348 and 344
1. What is the LCM of 344 and 348?
Answer: LCM of 344 and 348 is 29928.
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 348?
Answer: Factors of 348 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 29, 58, 87, 116, 174, 348. There are 12 integers that are factors of 348. The greatest factor of 348 is 348.
4. How to Find the LCM of 344 and 348?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 344 and 348 = 29928
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 344
344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 348
348 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 29928 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 29 x 43
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 344 and 348 is 29928.