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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 378 and 382 the smallest integer that is 72198 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 378 and 382 is 72198.
LCM(378,382) = 72198
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 378 and 382. First we will calculate the prime factors of 378 and 382.
Prime Factorization of 378
2 | 378 |
3 | 189 |
3 | 63 |
3 | 21 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 378 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 378 in exponential form is:
378 = 21×33×71
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 378 and 382.
LCM(378,382) = 21×33×71×1911
LCM(378,382) = 72198
Factors of 378
List of positive integer factors of 378 that divides 378 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 27, 42, 54, 63, 126, 189, 378
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 378 and 382, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(378,382) = 2
LCM(378,382) = ( 378 × 382) / 2
LCM(378,382) = 144396 / 2
LCM(378,382) = 72198
(i) The LCM of 382 and 378 is associative
LCM of 378 and 382 = LCM of 382 and 378
1. What is the LCM of 378 and 382?
Answer: LCM of 378 and 382 is 72198.
2. What are the Factors of 378?
Answer: Factors of 378 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 27, 42, 54, 63, 126, 189, 378. There are 16 integers that are factors of 378. The greatest factor of 378 is 378.
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 378 and 382?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 378 and 382 = 72198
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 378
378 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7
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 = 72198 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 191
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 378 and 382 is 72198.