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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 369 and 374 the smallest integer that is 138006 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 369 and 374 is 138006.
LCM(369,374) = 138006
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 369 and 374. First we will calculate the prime factors of 369 and 374.
Prime Factorization of 369
3 | 369 |
3 | 123 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 369 are 3,41. Prime factorization of 369 in exponential form is:
369 = 32×411
Prime Factorization of 374
2 | 374 |
11 | 187 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 374 are 2, 11,17. Prime factorization of 374 in exponential form is:
374 = 21×111×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 369 and 374.
LCM(369,374) = 21×32×111×171×411
LCM(369,374) = 138006
Factors of 369
List of positive integer factors of 369 that divides 369 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 41, 123, 369
Factors of 374
List of positive integer factors of 374 that divides 374 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 17, 22, 34, 187, 374
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 369 and 374, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(369,374) = 1
LCM(369,374) = ( 369 × 374) / 1
LCM(369,374) = 138006 / 1
LCM(369,374) = 138006
(i) The LCM of 374 and 369 is associative
LCM of 369 and 374 = LCM of 374 and 369
1. What is the LCM of 369 and 374?
Answer: LCM of 369 and 374 is 138006.
2. What are the Factors of 369?
Answer: Factors of 369 are 1, 3, 9, 41, 123, 369. There are 6 integers that are factors of 369. The greatest factor of 369 is 369.
3. What are the Factors of 374?
Answer: Factors of 374 are 1, 2, 11, 17, 22, 34, 187, 374. There are 8 integers that are factors of 374. The greatest factor of 374 is 374.
4. How to Find the LCM of 369 and 374?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 369 and 374 = 138006
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 369
369 = 3 x 3 x 41
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 374
374 = 2 x 11 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 138006 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 17 x 41
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 369 and 374 is 138006.