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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 351 and 356 the smallest integer that is 124956 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 351 and 356 is 124956.
LCM(351,356) = 124956
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 351 and 356. First we will calculate the prime factors of 351 and 356.
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
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 351 and 356.
LCM(351,356) = 22×33×131×891
LCM(351,356) = 124956
Factors of 351
List of positive integer factors of 351 that divides 351 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 13, 27, 39, 117, 351
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 351 and 356, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(351,356) = 1
LCM(351,356) = ( 351 × 356) / 1
LCM(351,356) = 124956 / 1
LCM(351,356) = 124956
(i) The LCM of 356 and 351 is associative
LCM of 351 and 356 = LCM of 356 and 351
1. What is the LCM of 351 and 356?
Answer: LCM of 351 and 356 is 124956.
2. 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.
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 351 and 356?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 351 and 356 = 124956
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 351
351 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 13
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 = 124956 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 13 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 351 and 356 is 124956.