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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 350 and 356 the smallest integer that is 62300 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 350 and 356 is 62300.
LCM(350,356) = 62300
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 350 and 356. First we will calculate the prime factors of 350 and 356.
Prime Factorization of 350
2 | 350 |
5 | 175 |
5 | 35 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 350 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 350 in exponential form is:
350 = 21×52×71
Prime Factorization of 356
2 | 356 |
2 | 178 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 356 are 2,89. Prime factorization of 356 in exponential form is:
356 = 22×891
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 350 and 356.
LCM(350,356) = 22×52×71×891
LCM(350,356) = 62300
Factors of 350
List of positive integer factors of 350 that divides 350 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 25, 35, 50, 70, 175, 350
Factors of 356
List of positive integer factors of 356 that divides 356 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 89, 178, 356
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 350 and 356, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(350,356) = 2
LCM(350,356) = ( 350 × 356) / 2
LCM(350,356) = 124600 / 2
LCM(350,356) = 62300
(i) The LCM of 356 and 350 is associative
LCM of 350 and 356 = LCM of 356 and 350
1. What is the LCM of 350 and 356?
Answer: LCM of 350 and 356 is 62300.
2. What are the Factors of 350?
Answer: Factors of 350 are 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 25, 35, 50, 70, 175, 350. There are 12 integers that are factors of 350. The greatest factor of 350 is 350.
3. What are the Factors of 356?
Answer: Factors of 356 are 1, 2, 4, 89, 178, 356. There are 6 integers that are factors of 356. The greatest factor of 356 is 356.
4. How to Find the LCM of 350 and 356?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 350 and 356 = 62300
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 350
350 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 356
356 = 2 x 2 x 89
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 62300 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 350 and 356 is 62300.