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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 378 and 383 the smallest integer that is 144774 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 378 and 383 is 144774.
LCM(378,383) = 144774
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 383. First we will calculate the prime factors of 378 and 383.
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 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 378 and 383.
LCM(378,383) = 21×33×71×3831
LCM(378,383) = 144774
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 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 378 and 383, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(378,383) = 1
LCM(378,383) = ( 378 × 383) / 1
LCM(378,383) = 144774 / 1
LCM(378,383) = 144774
(i) The LCM of 383 and 378 is associative
LCM of 378 and 383 = LCM of 383 and 378
1. What is the LCM of 378 and 383?
Answer: LCM of 378 and 383 is 144774.
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 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 378 and 383?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 378 and 383 = 144774
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 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 = 144774 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 383
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 378 and 383 is 144774.