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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 371 and 372 the smallest integer that is 138012 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 371 and 372 is 138012.
LCM(371,372) = 138012
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 371 and 372. First we will calculate the prime factors of 371 and 372.
Prime Factorization of 371
7 | 371 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 371 are 7,53. Prime factorization of 371 in exponential form is:
371 = 71×531
Prime Factorization of 372
2 | 372 |
2 | 186 |
3 | 93 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 372 are 2, 3,31. Prime factorization of 372 in exponential form is:
372 = 22×31×311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 371 and 372.
LCM(371,372) = 22×31×71×311×531
LCM(371,372) = 138012
Factors of 371
List of positive integer factors of 371 that divides 371 without a remainder.
1, 7, 53, 371
Factors of 372
List of positive integer factors of 372 that divides 372 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 31, 62, 93, 124, 186, 372
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 371 and 372, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(371,372) = 1
LCM(371,372) = ( 371 × 372) / 1
LCM(371,372) = 138012 / 1
LCM(371,372) = 138012
(i) The LCM of 372 and 371 is associative
LCM of 371 and 372 = LCM of 372 and 371
1. What is the LCM of 371 and 372?
Answer: LCM of 371 and 372 is 138012.
2. What are the Factors of 371?
Answer: Factors of 371 are 1, 7, 53, 371. There are 4 integers that are factors of 371. The greatest factor of 371 is 371.
3. What are the Factors of 372?
Answer: Factors of 372 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 31, 62, 93, 124, 186, 372. There are 12 integers that are factors of 372. The greatest factor of 372 is 372.
4. How to Find the LCM of 371 and 372?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 371 and 372 = 138012
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 371
371 = 7 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 372
372 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 31
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 138012 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 31 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 371 and 372 is 138012.