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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 355 and 357 the smallest integer that is 126735 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 355 and 357 is 126735.
LCM(355,357) = 126735
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 355 and 357. First we will calculate the prime factors of 355 and 357.
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
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 355 and 357.
LCM(355,357) = 31×51×71×171×711
LCM(355,357) = 126735
Factors of 355
List of positive integer factors of 355 that divides 355 without a remainder.
1, 5, 71, 355
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 355 and 357, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(355,357) = 1
LCM(355,357) = ( 355 × 357) / 1
LCM(355,357) = 126735 / 1
LCM(355,357) = 126735
(i) The LCM of 357 and 355 is associative
LCM of 355 and 357 = LCM of 357 and 355
1. What is the LCM of 355 and 357?
Answer: LCM of 355 and 357 is 126735.
2. 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.
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 355 and 357?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 355 and 357 = 126735
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 355
355 = 5 x 71
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 = 126735 = 3 x 5 x 7 x 17 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 355 and 357 is 126735.