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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 345 and 347 the smallest integer that is 119715 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 345 and 347 is 119715.
LCM(345,347) = 119715
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 345 and 347. First we will calculate the prime factors of 345 and 347.
Prime Factorization of 345
3 | 345 |
5 | 115 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 345 are 3, 5,23. Prime factorization of 345 in exponential form is:
345 = 31×51×231
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 345 and 347.
LCM(345,347) = 31×51×231×3471
LCM(345,347) = 119715
Factors of 345
List of positive integer factors of 345 that divides 345 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 15, 23, 69, 115, 345
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 345 and 347, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(345,347) = 1
LCM(345,347) = ( 345 × 347) / 1
LCM(345,347) = 119715 / 1
LCM(345,347) = 119715
(i) The LCM of 347 and 345 is associative
LCM of 345 and 347 = LCM of 347 and 345
1. What is the LCM of 345 and 347?
Answer: LCM of 345 and 347 is 119715.
2. What are the Factors of 345?
Answer: Factors of 345 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 23, 69, 115, 345. There are 8 integers that are factors of 345. The greatest factor of 345 is 345.
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 345 and 347?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 345 and 347 = 119715
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 345
345 = 3 x 5 x 23
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 = 119715 = 3 x 5 x 23 x 347
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 345 and 347 is 119715.