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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 374 and 375 the smallest integer that is 140250 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 374 and 375 is 140250.
LCM(374,375) = 140250
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 374 and 375. First we will calculate the prime factors of 374 and 375.
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
Prime Factorization of 375
3 | 375 |
5 | 125 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 375 are 3,5. Prime factorization of 375 in exponential form is:
375 = 31×53
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 374 and 375.
LCM(374,375) = 21×31×53×111×171
LCM(374,375) = 140250
Factors of 374
List of positive integer factors of 374 that divides 374 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 17, 22, 34, 187, 374
Factors of 375
List of positive integer factors of 375 that divides 375 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 15, 25, 75, 125, 375
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 374 and 375, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(374,375) = 1
LCM(374,375) = ( 374 × 375) / 1
LCM(374,375) = 140250 / 1
LCM(374,375) = 140250
(i) The LCM of 375 and 374 is associative
LCM of 374 and 375 = LCM of 375 and 374
1. What is the LCM of 374 and 375?
Answer: LCM of 374 and 375 is 140250.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 375?
Answer: Factors of 375 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 25, 75, 125, 375. There are 8 integers that are factors of 375. The greatest factor of 375 is 375.
4. How to Find the LCM of 374 and 375?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 374 and 375 = 140250
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 374
374 = 2 x 11 x 17
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 375
375 = 3 x 5 x 5 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 140250 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 11 x 17
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 374 and 375 is 140250.