Least Common Multiple of 357 and 362

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 357 and 362 the smallest integer that is 129234 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 357 and 362 is 129234.

LCM(357,362) = 129234

LCM of 357 and 362

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 357 and 362

LCM of 357 and 362 is 129234

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 357 and 362. First we will calculate the prime factors of 357 and 362.

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

Prime Factorization of 362


2 362
181 181
1

Prime factors of 362 are 2,181. Prime factorization of 362 in exponential form is:

362 = 21×1811

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 357 and 362.

LCM(357,362) = 21×31×71×171×1811
LCM(357,362) = 129234

Factors of 357

List of positive integer factors of 357 that divides 357 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 17, 21, 51, 119, 357

Factors of 362

List of positive integer factors of 362 that divides 362 without a remainder.

1, 2, 181, 362

Least Common Multiple of 357 and 362 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 357 and 362, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(357,362) = 1
LCM(357,362) = ( 357 × 362) / 1
LCM(357,362) = 129234 / 1
LCM(357,362) = 129234

Properties of LCM 357 and 362

(i) The LCM of 362 and 357 is associative

LCM of 357 and 362 = LCM of 362 and 357

Related Least Common Multiples of 357

Related Least Common Multiples of 362

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 357 and 362

1. What is the LCM of 357 and 362?

Answer: LCM of 357 and 362 is 129234.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 362?

Answer: Factors of 362 are 1, 2, 181, 362. There are 4 integers that are factors of 362. The greatest factor of 362 is 362.

4. How to Find the LCM of 357 and 362?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 357 and 362 = 129234

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 357

357 = 3 x 7 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 362

362 = 2 x 181

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 129234 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 17 x 181

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 357 and 362 is 129234.