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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 362 and 366 the smallest integer that is 66246 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 362 and 366 is 66246.
LCM(362,366) = 66246
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 362 and 366. First we will calculate the prime factors of 362 and 366.
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
Prime Factorization of 366
2 | 366 |
3 | 183 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 366 are 2, 3,61. Prime factorization of 366 in exponential form is:
366 = 21×31×611
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 362 and 366.
LCM(362,366) = 21×31×611×1811
LCM(362,366) = 66246
Factors of 362
List of positive integer factors of 362 that divides 362 without a remainder.
1, 2, 181, 362
Factors of 366
List of positive integer factors of 366 that divides 366 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 61, 122, 183, 366
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 362 and 366, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(362,366) = 2
LCM(362,366) = ( 362 × 366) / 2
LCM(362,366) = 132492 / 2
LCM(362,366) = 66246
(i) The LCM of 366 and 362 is associative
LCM of 362 and 366 = LCM of 366 and 362
1. What is the LCM of 362 and 366?
Answer: LCM of 362 and 366 is 66246.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 366?
Answer: Factors of 366 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 61, 122, 183, 366. There are 8 integers that are factors of 366. The greatest factor of 366 is 366.
4. How to Find the LCM of 362 and 366?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 362 and 366 = 66246
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 362
362 = 2 x 181
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 366
366 = 2 x 3 x 61
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 66246 = 2 x 3 x 61 x 181
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 362 and 366 is 66246.