Least Common Multiple of 372 and 379

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 372 and 379 the smallest integer that is 140988 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 372 and 379 is 140988.

LCM(372,379) = 140988

LCM of 372 and 379

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 372 and 379

LCM of 372 and 379 is 140988

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 372 and 379. First we will calculate the prime factors of 372 and 379.

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 379


379 379
1

Prime factors of 379 are 379. Prime factorization of 379 in exponential form is:

379 = 3791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 372 and 379.

LCM(372,379) = 22×31×311×3791
LCM(372,379) = 140988

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 379

List of positive integer factors of 379 that divides 379 without a remainder.

1, 379

Least Common Multiple of 372 and 379 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 372 and 379, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(372,379) = 1
LCM(372,379) = ( 372 × 379) / 1
LCM(372,379) = 140988 / 1
LCM(372,379) = 140988

Properties of LCM 372 and 379

(i) The LCM of 379 and 372 is associative

LCM of 372 and 379 = LCM of 379 and 372

Related Least Common Multiples of 372

Related Least Common Multiples of 379

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 372 and 379

1. What is the LCM of 372 and 379?

Answer: LCM of 372 and 379 is 140988.

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 379?

Answer: Factors of 379 are 1, 379. There are 2 integers that are factors of 379. The greatest factor of 379 is 379.

4. How to Find the LCM of 372 and 379?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 372 and 379 = 140988

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 372

372 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 31

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 379

379 = 379

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 140988 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 31 x 379

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 372 and 379 is 140988.