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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 352 and 357 the smallest integer that is 125664 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 352 and 357 is 125664.
LCM(352,357) = 125664
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 352 and 357. First we will calculate the prime factors of 352 and 357.
Prime Factorization of 352
2 | 352 |
2 | 176 |
2 | 88 |
2 | 44 |
2 | 22 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 352 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 352 in exponential form is:
352 = 25×111
Prime Factorization of 357
3 | 357 |
7 | 119 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 357 are 3, 7,17. Prime factorization of 357 in exponential form is:
357 = 31×71×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 352 and 357.
LCM(352,357) = 25×31×71×111×171
LCM(352,357) = 125664
Factors of 352
List of positive integer factors of 352 that divides 352 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44, 88, 176, 352
Factors of 357
List of positive integer factors of 357 that divides 357 without a remainder.
1, 3, 7, 17, 21, 51, 119, 357
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 352 and 357, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(352,357) = 1
LCM(352,357) = ( 352 × 357) / 1
LCM(352,357) = 125664 / 1
LCM(352,357) = 125664
(i) The LCM of 357 and 352 is associative
LCM of 352 and 357 = LCM of 357 and 352
1. What is the LCM of 352 and 357?
Answer: LCM of 352 and 357 is 125664.
2. What are the Factors of 352?
Answer: Factors of 352 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44, 88, 176, 352. There are 12 integers that are factors of 352. The greatest factor of 352 is 352.
3. What are the Factors of 357?
Answer: Factors of 357 are 1, 3, 7, 17, 21, 51, 119, 357. There are 8 integers that are factors of 357. The greatest factor of 357 is 357.
4. How to Find the LCM of 352 and 357?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 352 and 357 = 125664
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 352
352 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 357
357 = 3 x 7 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 125664 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 17
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 352 and 357 is 125664.