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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 346 and 351 the smallest integer that is 121446 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 346 and 351 is 121446.
LCM(346,351) = 121446
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 346 and 351. First we will calculate the prime factors of 346 and 351.
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
Prime Factorization of 351
3 | 351 |
3 | 117 |
3 | 39 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 351 are 3,13. Prime factorization of 351 in exponential form is:
351 = 33×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 346 and 351.
LCM(346,351) = 21×33×131×1731
LCM(346,351) = 121446
Factors of 346
List of positive integer factors of 346 that divides 346 without a remainder.
1, 2, 173, 346
Factors of 351
List of positive integer factors of 351 that divides 351 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 13, 27, 39, 117, 351
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 346 and 351, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(346,351) = 1
LCM(346,351) = ( 346 × 351) / 1
LCM(346,351) = 121446 / 1
LCM(346,351) = 121446
(i) The LCM of 351 and 346 is associative
LCM of 346 and 351 = LCM of 351 and 346
1. What is the LCM of 346 and 351?
Answer: LCM of 346 and 351 is 121446.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 351?
Answer: Factors of 351 are 1, 3, 9, 13, 27, 39, 117, 351. There are 8 integers that are factors of 351. The greatest factor of 351 is 351.
4. How to Find the LCM of 346 and 351?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 346 and 351 = 121446
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 346
346 = 2 x 173
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 351
351 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 121446 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 173
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 346 and 351 is 121446.