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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 394 and 396 the smallest integer that is 78012 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 394 and 396 is 78012.
LCM(394,396) = 78012
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 394 and 396. First we will calculate the prime factors of 394 and 396.
Prime Factorization of 394
2 | 394 |
197 | 197 |
1 |
Prime factors of 394 are 2,197. Prime factorization of 394 in exponential form is:
394 = 21×1971
Prime Factorization of 396
2 | 396 |
2 | 198 |
3 | 99 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 396 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 396 in exponential form is:
396 = 22×32×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 394 and 396.
LCM(394,396) = 22×32×111×1971
LCM(394,396) = 78012
Factors of 394
List of positive integer factors of 394 that divides 394 without a remainder.
1, 2, 197, 394
Factors of 396
List of positive integer factors of 396 that divides 396 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 22, 33, 36, 44, 66, 99, 132, 198, 396
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 394 and 396, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(394,396) = 2
LCM(394,396) = ( 394 × 396) / 2
LCM(394,396) = 156024 / 2
LCM(394,396) = 78012
(i) The LCM of 396 and 394 is associative
LCM of 394 and 396 = LCM of 396 and 394
1. What is the LCM of 394 and 396?
Answer: LCM of 394 and 396 is 78012.
2. What are the Factors of 394?
Answer: Factors of 394 are 1, 2, 197, 394. There are 4 integers that are factors of 394. The greatest factor of 394 is 394.
3. What are the Factors of 396?
Answer: Factors of 396 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 22, 33, 36, 44, 66, 99, 132, 198, 396. There are 18 integers that are factors of 396. The greatest factor of 396 is 396.
4. How to Find the LCM of 394 and 396?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 394 and 396 = 78012
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 394
394 = 2 x 197
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 396
396 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 78012 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 197
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 394 and 396 is 78012.