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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 38 and 45 the smallest integer that is 1710 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 45 is 1710.
LCM(38,45) = 1710
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 38 and 45. First we will calculate the prime factors of 38 and 45.
Prime Factorization of 38
2 | 38 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 38 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 38 in exponential form is:
38 = 21×191
Prime Factorization of 45
3 | 45 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 45 are 3,5. Prime factorization of 45 in exponential form is:
45 = 32×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 38 and 45.
LCM(38,45) = 21×32×51×191
LCM(38,45) = 1710
Factors of 38
List of positive integer factors of 38 that divides 38 without a remainder.
1, 2, 19, 38
Factors of 45
List of positive integer factors of 45 that divides 45 without a remainder.
1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 38 and 45, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(38,45) = 1
LCM(38,45) = ( 38 × 45) / 1
LCM(38,45) = 1710 / 1
LCM(38,45) = 1710
(i) The LCM of 45 and 38 is associative
LCM of 38 and 45 = LCM of 45 and 38
1. What is the LCM of 38 and 45?
Answer: LCM of 38 and 45 is 1710.
2. What are the Factors of 38?
Answer: Factors of 38 are 1, 2, 19, 38. There are 4 integers that are factors of 38. The greatest factor of 38 is 38.
3. What are the Factors of 45?
Answer: Factors of 45 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45. There are 6 integers that are factors of 45. The greatest factor of 45 is 45.
4. How to Find the LCM of 38 and 45?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 38 and 45 = 1710
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 38
38 = 2 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 45
45 = 3 x 3 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 = 1710 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 19
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 38 and 45 is 1710.