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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 362 and 368 the smallest integer that is 66608 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 362 and 368 is 66608.
LCM(362,368) = 66608
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 368. First we will calculate the prime factors of 362 and 368.
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 368
2 | 368 |
2 | 184 |
2 | 92 |
2 | 46 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 368 are 2,23. Prime factorization of 368 in exponential form is:
368 = 24×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 362 and 368.
LCM(362,368) = 24×231×1811
LCM(362,368) = 66608
Factors of 362
List of positive integer factors of 362 that divides 362 without a remainder.
1, 2, 181, 362
Factors of 368
List of positive integer factors of 368 that divides 368 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 23, 46, 92, 184, 368
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 362 and 368, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(362,368) = 2
LCM(362,368) = ( 362 × 368) / 2
LCM(362,368) = 133216 / 2
LCM(362,368) = 66608
(i) The LCM of 368 and 362 is associative
LCM of 362 and 368 = LCM of 368 and 362
1. What is the LCM of 362 and 368?
Answer: LCM of 362 and 368 is 66608.
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 368?
Answer: Factors of 368 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 23, 46, 92, 184, 368. There are 10 integers that are factors of 368. The greatest factor of 368 is 368.
4. How to Find the LCM of 362 and 368?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 362 and 368 = 66608
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 362
362 = 2 x 181
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 368
368 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 66608 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 181
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 362 and 368 is 66608.