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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 356 and 361 the smallest integer that is 128516 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 356 and 361 is 128516.
LCM(356,361) = 128516
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 361. First we will calculate the prime factors of 356 and 361.
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 361
19 | 361 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 361 are 19. Prime factorization of 361 in exponential form is:
361 = 192
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 356 and 361.
LCM(356,361) = 22×192×891
LCM(356,361) = 128516
Factors of 356
List of positive integer factors of 356 that divides 356 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 89, 178, 356
Factors of 361
List of positive integer factors of 361 that divides 361 without a remainder.
1, 19, 361
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 356 and 361, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(356,361) = 1
LCM(356,361) = ( 356 × 361) / 1
LCM(356,361) = 128516 / 1
LCM(356,361) = 128516
(i) The LCM of 361 and 356 is associative
LCM of 356 and 361 = LCM of 361 and 356
1. What is the LCM of 356 and 361?
Answer: LCM of 356 and 361 is 128516.
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 361?
Answer: Factors of 361 are 1, 19, 361. There are 3 integers that are factors of 361. The greatest factor of 361 is 361.
4. How to Find the LCM of 356 and 361?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 356 and 361 = 128516
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 356
356 = 2 x 2 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 361
361 = 19 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 128516 = 2 x 2 x 19 x 19 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 356 and 361 is 128516.