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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 371 and 374 the smallest integer that is 138754 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 371 and 374 is 138754.
LCM(371,374) = 138754
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 374. First we will calculate the prime factors of 371 and 374.
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 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 371 and 374.
LCM(371,374) = 21×71×111×171×531
LCM(371,374) = 138754
Factors of 371
List of positive integer factors of 371 that divides 371 without a remainder.
1, 7, 53, 371
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 371 and 374, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(371,374) = 1
LCM(371,374) = ( 371 × 374) / 1
LCM(371,374) = 138754 / 1
LCM(371,374) = 138754
(i) The LCM of 374 and 371 is associative
LCM of 371 and 374 = LCM of 374 and 371
1. What is the LCM of 371 and 374?
Answer: LCM of 371 and 374 is 138754.
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 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 371 and 374?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 371 and 374 = 138754
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 371
371 = 7 x 53
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 = 138754 = 2 x 7 x 11 x 17 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 371 and 374 is 138754.