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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 376 and 382 the smallest integer that is 71816 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 376 and 382 is 71816.
LCM(376,382) = 71816
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 376 and 382. First we will calculate the prime factors of 376 and 382.
Prime Factorization of 376
2 | 376 |
2 | 188 |
2 | 94 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 376 are 2,47. Prime factorization of 376 in exponential form is:
376 = 23×471
Prime Factorization of 382
2 | 382 |
191 | 191 |
1 |
Prime factors of 382 are 2,191. Prime factorization of 382 in exponential form is:
382 = 21×1911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 376 and 382.
LCM(376,382) = 23×471×1911
LCM(376,382) = 71816
Factors of 376
List of positive integer factors of 376 that divides 376 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 47, 94, 188, 376
Factors of 382
List of positive integer factors of 382 that divides 382 without a remainder.
1, 2, 191, 382
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 376 and 382, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(376,382) = 2
LCM(376,382) = ( 376 × 382) / 2
LCM(376,382) = 143632 / 2
LCM(376,382) = 71816
(i) The LCM of 382 and 376 is associative
LCM of 376 and 382 = LCM of 382 and 376
1. What is the LCM of 376 and 382?
Answer: LCM of 376 and 382 is 71816.
2. What are the Factors of 376?
Answer: Factors of 376 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 47, 94, 188, 376. There are 8 integers that are factors of 376. The greatest factor of 376 is 376.
3. What are the Factors of 382?
Answer: Factors of 382 are 1, 2, 191, 382. There are 4 integers that are factors of 382. The greatest factor of 382 is 382.
4. How to Find the LCM of 376 and 382?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 376 and 382 = 71816
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 376
376 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 382
382 = 2 x 191
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 71816 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 47 x 191
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 376 and 382 is 71816.