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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 366 and 373 the smallest integer that is 136518 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 366 and 373 is 136518.
LCM(366,373) = 136518
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 366 and 373. First we will calculate the prime factors of 366 and 373.
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
Prime Factorization of 373
373 | 373 |
1 |
Prime factors of 373 are 373. Prime factorization of 373 in exponential form is:
373 = 3731
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 366 and 373.
LCM(366,373) = 21×31×611×3731
LCM(366,373) = 136518
Factors of 366
List of positive integer factors of 366 that divides 366 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 61, 122, 183, 366
Factors of 373
List of positive integer factors of 373 that divides 373 without a remainder.
1, 373
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 366 and 373, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(366,373) = 1
LCM(366,373) = ( 366 × 373) / 1
LCM(366,373) = 136518 / 1
LCM(366,373) = 136518
(i) The LCM of 373 and 366 is associative
LCM of 366 and 373 = LCM of 373 and 366
1. What is the LCM of 366 and 373?
Answer: LCM of 366 and 373 is 136518.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 373?
Answer: Factors of 373 are 1, 373. There are 2 integers that are factors of 373. The greatest factor of 373 is 373.
4. How to Find the LCM of 366 and 373?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 366 and 373 = 136518
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 366
366 = 2 x 3 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 373
373 = 373
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 136518 = 2 x 3 x 61 x 373
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 366 and 373 is 136518.