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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 356 and 363 the smallest integer that is 129228 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 356 and 363 is 129228.
LCM(356,363) = 129228
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 363. First we will calculate the prime factors of 356 and 363.
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 363
3 | 363 |
11 | 121 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 363 are 3,11. Prime factorization of 363 in exponential form is:
363 = 31×112
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 356 and 363.
LCM(356,363) = 22×31×112×891
LCM(356,363) = 129228
Factors of 356
List of positive integer factors of 356 that divides 356 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 89, 178, 356
Factors of 363
List of positive integer factors of 363 that divides 363 without a remainder.
1, 3, 11, 33, 121, 363
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 356 and 363, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(356,363) = 1
LCM(356,363) = ( 356 × 363) / 1
LCM(356,363) = 129228 / 1
LCM(356,363) = 129228
(i) The LCM of 363 and 356 is associative
LCM of 356 and 363 = LCM of 363 and 356
1. What is the LCM of 356 and 363?
Answer: LCM of 356 and 363 is 129228.
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 363?
Answer: Factors of 363 are 1, 3, 11, 33, 121, 363. There are 6 integers that are factors of 363. The greatest factor of 363 is 363.
4. How to Find the LCM of 356 and 363?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 356 and 363 = 129228
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 356
356 = 2 x 2 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 363
363 = 3 x 11 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 129228 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 11 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 356 and 363 is 129228.