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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 376 and 383 the smallest integer that is 144008 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 376 and 383 is 144008.
LCM(376,383) = 144008
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 383. First we will calculate the prime factors of 376 and 383.
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 383
383 | 383 |
1 |
Prime factors of 383 are 383. Prime factorization of 383 in exponential form is:
383 = 3831
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 376 and 383.
LCM(376,383) = 23×471×3831
LCM(376,383) = 144008
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 383
List of positive integer factors of 383 that divides 383 without a remainder.
1, 383
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 376 and 383, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(376,383) = 1
LCM(376,383) = ( 376 × 383) / 1
LCM(376,383) = 144008 / 1
LCM(376,383) = 144008
(i) The LCM of 383 and 376 is associative
LCM of 376 and 383 = LCM of 383 and 376
1. What is the LCM of 376 and 383?
Answer: LCM of 376 and 383 is 144008.
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 383?
Answer: Factors of 383 are 1, 383. There are 2 integers that are factors of 383. The greatest factor of 383 is 383.
4. How to Find the LCM of 376 and 383?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 376 and 383 = 144008
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 376
376 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 383
383 = 383
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 144008 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 47 x 383
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 376 and 383 is 144008.