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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 348 and 355 the smallest integer that is 123540 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 348 and 355 is 123540.
LCM(348,355) = 123540
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 348 and 355. First we will calculate the prime factors of 348 and 355.
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
Prime Factorization of 355
5 | 355 |
71 | 71 |
1 |
Prime factors of 355 are 5,71. Prime factorization of 355 in exponential form is:
355 = 51×711
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 348 and 355.
LCM(348,355) = 22×31×51×291×711
LCM(348,355) = 123540
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
Factors of 355
List of positive integer factors of 355 that divides 355 without a remainder.
1, 5, 71, 355
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 348 and 355, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(348,355) = 1
LCM(348,355) = ( 348 × 355) / 1
LCM(348,355) = 123540 / 1
LCM(348,355) = 123540
(i) The LCM of 355 and 348 is associative
LCM of 348 and 355 = LCM of 355 and 348
1. What is the LCM of 348 and 355?
Answer: LCM of 348 and 355 is 123540.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 355?
Answer: Factors of 355 are 1, 5, 71, 355. There are 4 integers that are factors of 355. The greatest factor of 355 is 355.
4. How to Find the LCM of 348 and 355?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 348 and 355 = 123540
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 348
348 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 355
355 = 5 x 71
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 123540 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 29 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 348 and 355 is 123540.