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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 373 and 374 the smallest integer that is 139502 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 373 and 374 is 139502.
LCM(373,374) = 139502
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 373 and 374. First we will calculate the prime factors of 373 and 374.
Prime Factorization of 373
373 | 373 |
1 |
Prime factors of 373 are 373. Prime factorization of 373 in exponential form is:
373 = 3731
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 373 and 374.
LCM(373,374) = 21×111×171×3731
LCM(373,374) = 139502
Factors of 373
List of positive integer factors of 373 that divides 373 without a remainder.
1, 373
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 373 and 374, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(373,374) = 1
LCM(373,374) = ( 373 × 374) / 1
LCM(373,374) = 139502 / 1
LCM(373,374) = 139502
(i) The LCM of 374 and 373 is associative
LCM of 373 and 374 = LCM of 374 and 373
1. What is the LCM of 373 and 374?
Answer: LCM of 373 and 374 is 139502.
2. What are the Factors of 373?
Answer: Factors of 373 are 1, 373. There are 2 integers that are factors of 373. The greatest factor of 373 is 373.
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 373 and 374?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 373 and 374 = 139502
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 373
373 = 373
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 = 139502 = 2 x 11 x 17 x 373
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 373 and 374 is 139502.