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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 380 and 388 the smallest integer that is 36860 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 380 and 388 is 36860.
LCM(380,388) = 36860
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 380 and 388. First we will calculate the prime factors of 380 and 388.
Prime Factorization of 380
2 | 380 |
2 | 190 |
5 | 95 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 380 are 2, 5,19. Prime factorization of 380 in exponential form is:
380 = 22×51×191
Prime Factorization of 388
2 | 388 |
2 | 194 |
97 | 97 |
1 |
Prime factors of 388 are 2,97. Prime factorization of 388 in exponential form is:
388 = 22×971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 380 and 388.
LCM(380,388) = 22×51×191×971
LCM(380,388) = 36860
Factors of 380
List of positive integer factors of 380 that divides 380 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 19, 20, 38, 76, 95, 190, 380
Factors of 388
List of positive integer factors of 388 that divides 388 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 97, 194, 388
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 380 and 388, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(380,388) = 4
LCM(380,388) = ( 380 × 388) / 4
LCM(380,388) = 147440 / 4
LCM(380,388) = 36860
(i) The LCM of 388 and 380 is associative
LCM of 380 and 388 = LCM of 388 and 380
1. What is the LCM of 380 and 388?
Answer: LCM of 380 and 388 is 36860.
2. What are the Factors of 380?
Answer: Factors of 380 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 19, 20, 38, 76, 95, 190, 380. There are 12 integers that are factors of 380. The greatest factor of 380 is 380.
3. What are the Factors of 388?
Answer: Factors of 388 are 1, 2, 4, 97, 194, 388. There are 6 integers that are factors of 388. The greatest factor of 388 is 388.
4. How to Find the LCM of 380 and 388?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 380 and 388 = 36860
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 380
380 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 388
388 = 2 x 2 x 97
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 36860 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 19 x 97
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 380 and 388 is 36860.