Least Common Multiple of 344 and 349

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 344 and 349 the smallest integer that is 120056 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 344 and 349 is 120056.

LCM(344,349) = 120056

LCM of 344 and 349

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 344 and 349

LCM of 344 and 349 is 120056

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 344 and 349. First we will calculate the prime factors of 344 and 349.

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 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 344 and 349.

LCM(344,349) = 23×431×3491
LCM(344,349) = 120056

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 349

List of positive integer factors of 349 that divides 349 without a remainder.

1, 349

Least Common Multiple of 344 and 349 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 344 and 349, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(344,349) = 1
LCM(344,349) = ( 344 × 349) / 1
LCM(344,349) = 120056 / 1
LCM(344,349) = 120056

Properties of LCM 344 and 349

(i) The LCM of 349 and 344 is associative

LCM of 344 and 349 = LCM of 349 and 344

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 344 and 349

1. What is the LCM of 344 and 349?

Answer: LCM of 344 and 349 is 120056.

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 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 344 and 349?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 344 and 349 = 120056

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 344

344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43

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 = 120056 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43 x 349

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 344 and 349 is 120056.