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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 372 and 377 the smallest integer that is 140244 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 372 and 377 is 140244.
LCM(372,377) = 140244
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 372 and 377. First we will calculate the prime factors of 372 and 377.
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
Prime Factorization of 377
13 | 377 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 377 are 13,29. Prime factorization of 377 in exponential form is:
377 = 131×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 372 and 377.
LCM(372,377) = 22×31×131×291×311
LCM(372,377) = 140244
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
Factors of 377
List of positive integer factors of 377 that divides 377 without a remainder.
1, 13, 29, 377
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 372 and 377, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(372,377) = 1
LCM(372,377) = ( 372 × 377) / 1
LCM(372,377) = 140244 / 1
LCM(372,377) = 140244
(i) The LCM of 377 and 372 is associative
LCM of 372 and 377 = LCM of 377 and 372
1. What is the LCM of 372 and 377?
Answer: LCM of 372 and 377 is 140244.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 377?
Answer: Factors of 377 are 1, 13, 29, 377. There are 4 integers that are factors of 377. The greatest factor of 377 is 377.
4. How to Find the LCM of 372 and 377?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 372 and 377 = 140244
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 372
372 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 377
377 = 13 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 140244 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 29 x 31
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 372 and 377 is 140244.