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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 356 and 357 the smallest integer that is 127092 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 356 and 357 is 127092.
LCM(356,357) = 127092
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 356 and 357. First we will calculate the prime factors of 356 and 357.
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
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 356 and 357.
LCM(356,357) = 22×31×71×171×891
LCM(356,357) = 127092
Factors of 356
List of positive integer factors of 356 that divides 356 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 89, 178, 356
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 356 and 357, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(356,357) = 1
LCM(356,357) = ( 356 × 357) / 1
LCM(356,357) = 127092 / 1
LCM(356,357) = 127092
(i) The LCM of 357 and 356 is associative
LCM of 356 and 357 = LCM of 357 and 356
1. What is the LCM of 356 and 357?
Answer: LCM of 356 and 357 is 127092.
2. 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.
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 356 and 357?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 356 and 357 = 127092
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 356
356 = 2 x 2 x 89
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 = 127092 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 17 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 356 and 357 is 127092.